I usually stick to practical advice, here at the Social Security Disability Lawyer blog. However, I read an interesting post, published recently by Charles Hall, Esq. on his blog Social Security News, stating that the issue of substantial gainful activity (SGA) has become just too complicated. Mr. Hall says:
Basically, if one is engaging in
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If you have monthly earnings above the level of substantial gainful activity, it is problematic for your disability or SSI benefits.
For 2008, the SGA amount is $940. Earnings over that monthly amount can present real challeges to receiving benefits. Depending upon the circumstances, you can be denied benefits (or the benefits you receive…
If you have worked at the SGA level at any time since the alleged onset date of your Social Security disability claim, it can be problematic for your claim. You must have a 12 month period of disability (or a condition which is expected to result in death) to qualify for Social Security disability. That…
Being disabled means you can’t work. Step 1 of Social Security’s 5-step sequential evaluation process is a determination of whether or not you are working. To make that determination, Social Security looks at whether you are engaged in substantial gainful activity (SGA). If you are an employee and a making more than this amount each…
