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Eligibility for SSD benefits also depends on the disability interfering with your ability to work. One way of proving that is showing you are unable to participate in substantial gainful activity, or SGA.
When you apply for SSD benefits, the Social Security Administration(SSA) [...]
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the main criteria [...]
If you earn above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, other than during a trial work period, eligibility for benefits will end. If, however, the disability later prevents you from performing SGA, you can apply to get disability benefits reinstated without going through the entire application process again.
An application for social security disability (SSD) benefits will only be approved if the claimant’s medical record supports both his disability and the negative impact the disability has on his ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. A medical source statement from the claimant’s physician is, in many cases, one of the most important pieces of evidence proving the negative impact an applicant’s disability has on his ability to work.
Are you or someone you know dealing with a Social Security disability case? Today, we’ll go over the crucial role age plays in determining eligibility. From age categories to the dynamics of retirement and disability benefits, we break down the essentials you need to know. Don't miss out on valuable insights. For more info on navigating the complexities of your case, watch this short video.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. If you are unable to work due to a medical condition and live in Florida or Indiana, here’s how to apply for disability benefits.
Close to 70 million Americans received social security benefits in 2021. Although the precise numbers are unknown, the percentage of Americans who received benefits due to disability fraud is extremely low. But it does happen, and there are stiff penalties for those who are caught attempting to defraud the system. Read this blog and watch our short video to learn more.
One often overlooked reason that SSD applications are denied has little to do with the extent of the disability. Instead, these applications are denied because the applicant chose to represent themselves, rather than hire a social security disability attorney. While hiring a disability attorney isn’t required, doing so can vastly improve the chances that you are approved for benefits.
If you are unable to work due to injury or illness, you may wonder what options are available to assist you financially until you can return to work – if you are able to return to work at all. Here, we’ll explore the differences between three common programs employees turn to when illness or injury negatively affects their ability to work.
