Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability is much stricter than other programs. To qualify for disability under Social Security rules, you must meet the following criteria: Your disability prevents you from performing a substantial gainful activity (SGA) — any work activity ...
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Nationwide Social Security Disability Lawyers Let us help you file your claim Does the thought of applying for disability on your own seem intimidating? Are you overwhelmed and confused by the painstaking process of filing for SSDI? Has the Social Security Administration denied your claim? Are you...
Social Security defines disability as any medically determinable mental or physical impairment that prevents a person from performing substantial gainful activity for twelve months, or is expected to prevent them from performing SGA level work activity (current SGA earnings limit) for twelve continuous ...
When determining eligibility for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates five essential criteria. Here's a breakdown of these criteria to help you understand what makes a disability qualify for benefits. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Limitation Your disability must hin...
SGA (substantial gainful activity) level. To qualify for Social Security disability insurance, claimants must prove to the Social Security Administration that they are "permanently disabled," or suffering from a condition, either mental or physical, that has lasted, or is expected to continue for ...
Definition of Disability for Social Security Purposes: Inability to engage in any Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) by reason of a medically determinable impairment, physical or mental (or combination of impairments) which can reasonably be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than...
The term “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) is used by the SSA to describe a level of work and earnings. It is one of the factors that the SSA considers to determine if you are eligible for disability benefits. If you earn more than a certain amount of income and are doing productiv...
The disability onset date is the date that a disability first began to hinder your ability to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). The onset date is a very important part of your Social Security disability benefits application.The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses this date to ...
Social Security disability benefits come from payroll deductions required by theFederal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). This Act also covers the cost ofSocial Security benefits, such as retirement and survivor benefits.6Some of this funding goes into theDisability Insurance Trust Fundand pays for ...