This document discusses working while filing for social security disability benefits. It notes that working may negatively impact a disability claim in two key ways. First, if an individual earns more than $1,070 per month they will not be eligible for benefits. Second, any work performed could be used by judges to determine the individual is more capable than what they have claimed. It advises individuals seeking benefits to not work at all during the application process to avoid roadblocks in determining the success of their claim. Contact with a social security disability attorney is recommended for any questions.

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Working While Filing for Disability Benefits
Generally, when an individual is longer able to
continue working due to physical and/or mental
impairments, the individual decides to file for
disability benefits. Social Security will then
determine whether the individual’s combined
impairments are severe enough to prevent the
individual from working at his past job or any
other full-time jobs. I understand as a disability
attorney in Kansas City, MO, that because there
is a significant weight time from the time you
file until you receive a decision from Social
Security, many individuals struggle with being
able to survive financially during this period.
Consequently, some individuals decide to
continue working to some extent during this period. It is important to
understand that working while applying for your disability benefits will likely
negatively impact your claim.
When Social Security determines whether someone is disabled, they are
required to go through a five step sequential evaluation process. The first
step is whether the individual is engaging in substantial gainful activity
meaning whether the individual is still working. If you are still working,
whether at a part-time or full-time level, Social Security will determine if the
amount of gross monthly money is over the set amount. For 2014, the
amount for non-blind individuals is $1,070 a month. If you are making over
this amount, regardless if from a part-time or full-time job, you will not be
eligible for disability benefits. Otherwise, if you are under the allowed
monthly amount, you disability claim will still be allowed to be heard.
However, if you decide to work while applying for disability benefits, you
need to understand how it can impact the success of your claim. If your case

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gets to a hearing level before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the ALJ will
have to determine if the work you are performing shows the most you can
due to your impairments or whether it shows you are more capable that
what you have reported. More often than not, many ALJ’s will view working
as evidence showing you are more capable despite what you have reported
regarding how your impairments limit you. If you are working, it is always
best to get statements from the employers documenting any difficulties you
were having at your job such as missing time at work, being off task, taking
extra breaks, or needing frequent reminders about your duties to show what
limitations you had while working.
When you decide to file for your disability benefits, it will be in your best
interest to not work at all during the relevant period. This will have to be an
important factor for you to consider when you decide to file. Working while
filing for disability benefits oftentimes results in significant roadblocks in
determined how successful your claim will be.
If you have any questions for a Social Security disability attorney in Kansas
City, MO, or any of our other 18 offices across Missouri, Kansas and Illinois
please contact us for a free consultation.
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