Comments on: Does Social Security consider all work a Substantial Gainful Activity?

By: jeff trimble

jeff trimble — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:30:41 +0000

i want to know when i went to my appeal hearing for ssdi.the voc rehab guy was asked by the judge.and it was the last question to the voc rehab.the judge asked if this person could work 40 hrs a week 5 days a week the voc rehab guy said no to the judge.does that mean i have a good chance at winning my case.lawyer sadi it went well.

By: P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury, Social Security Disability. Dallas Texas Lawyers: Winning Social Security Disability Benefits After Age 50

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:03:14 +0000

[...] The job was performed at a substantial gainful activity level . [...]

By: Getting Social Security disability benefits before you turn 50 | Colorado Social Security Law

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:24:53 +0000

[...] After you turn 18, though, Social Security uses the “adult” standard. You have to show that you are unable to do any type of work which exists in substantial numbers in the national economy. That bit of legalese basically means that you have to show that you can’t do any kind of work anywhere, anyhow so long as it is a substantial gainful activity (SGA). [...]

By: Am I Disabled? | Colorado Social Security Law

Am I Disabled? | Colorado Social Security Law — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:14:33 +0000

[...] a physical or psychological impairment that is expected to keep you from being able to engage in a “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) – typically some type of full time work, for 12 months or longer. Or, simply put: do you [...]

By: What is a "closed period of disability" in a Social Security case | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:02:47 +0000

[...] happens to your Social Security case if your condition improves and you can go back to work? If your disability meets the “durational requirement,” you may still qualify for [...]

By: I earn too much for Social Security disability benefits, what can I do? | Colorado Social Security Law

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:04:59 +0000

[...] to work. In Social Security’s words, you have to show that you are unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). SGA translates into a maximum dollar amount you are allowed to earn and still be potentially [...]

By: Is SGA too complicated? | Colorado Social Security Law

Is SGA too complicated? | Colorado Social Security Law — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:04:18 +0000

[...] if you know the definition of a substantial gainful activity (SGA), could you apply it? Can you be sure that the last job you tried before you applied for Social [...]

By: What is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt? | Colorado Social Security Law

What is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt? | Colorado Social Security Law — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:43:40 +0000

[...] you work for 6 months or less at a substantial gainful activity (SGA) level, your work may qualify as an Unsuccessful Work Attempt and not affect your application for [...]

By: What is the difference between Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? | Colorado Social Security Law

Sat, 09 May 2009 03:35:58 +0000

[...] Program, Social Security considers whether you are working and earning money (engaging in a Substantial Gainful Activity – SGA). If you earn too much money as income, you may be denied Social Security DIB benefits. Of [...]

By: How Social Security reviews cases: the "5 step sequential evaluation process" | Colorado Social Security Law

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:32:41 +0000

[...] I have written about how Social Security defines disability, work, and a substantial gainful activity. [...]

By: Should I work while waiting for my Social Security hearing? | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:14:14 +0000

[...] (SGA) amount, in 2009 that is $980 per month before taxes and deductions, you are engaged in a Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). Under Social Security regulations, with some exceptions, this means you are not disabled. [...]

By: Social Security Basics: What is a "Disability?" | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:59:27 +0000

[...] Your impairment(s) have to be severe enough to be prevent you from being able to engage in a “Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).” In most cases, a Substantial Gainful Activity translates to full time, competitive, [...]

By: How do unemployment benefits affect a Social Security disability claim? | Colorado Social Security Law

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:03:53 +0000

[...] get Social Security disability you have to prove that you cannot perform any type of work at a substantial gainful activity level (generally full time [...]