Tag Archives: Unsuccessful Work Attempt (UWA)

I earn too much for Social Security disability benefits, what can I do?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

To qualify for Social Security disability benefits you have to show that your disability prevents you from being able 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 … Continue reading →

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Is SGA too complicated?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Even 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 Security disability benefits was SGA? Charles Hall proposes that substantial gainful activity … Continue reading →

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What is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I previously wrote about the various exceptions which may allow you to keep your Social Security disability benefits even if you return to work. The most common of these is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt (UWA).  If you work for 6 months or … Continue reading →

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What if I am earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity amount?

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Tomasz Stasiuk

A number of people responded to my prior post about “substantial gainful activity” amounts. To briefly review: the general rule is that you cannot earn more than the substantial gainful activity amounts to be found disabled. What do I do … Continue reading →

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