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Will Social Security deny my disability claim if I am working ?


Not necessarily.

The Social Security Administration will have to evaluate the work that you have been performing, and make a substantial gainful activity (SGA) determination. Each year the Social Security Administration sets a monthly SGA amount. If the Social Security Administration determines that your monthly work earnings are over the SGA monthly amount, your social security disability benefit claim will be denied on the grounds that you are performing substantial gainful activity.

Substantial gainful activity amounts may be affected by special considerations given by the employer, which allow you to work. If your employer has given special considerations, then your work may not be worth what you are paid. If this is the case, the Social Security may determine that you are not engaging in SGA, even though your reported earning are above the substantial gainful activity level. The Social Security Administration will verify any special considerations with your employer.



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