Can I work while SSA is considering my case?

Yes,  you can work,  assuming your health permits you to work and that you do not put yourself in a situation that worsens your health.

You should be aware that any work-like activity you do—whether for pay or as a volunteer—potentially affects your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. To be found disabled by the Social Security Administration, you have to prove you have been or are going to be unable to sustain gainful activity for at least one year due to one or more physical or mental health conditions.

Part-time jobs, short-term jobs, and work that earns you less than $1000 per month (gross) are less likely to affect your claim than full-time work or work at over $1000 per month. Still, any work-like activity potentially affects how the SSA evaluates your ability to work and thus whether or not you meet SSA’s disability criteria.  SSA even looks at how well you perform activities of daily living, such as household chores, shopping, etc., in making this determination.

Please call Schneider Caver Law Offices at (503) 255-9092 or 1-800-630-4SSD (4773) or email us at info@schneiderlaw.com to discuss how we can help you get your Social Security benefits.   Don’t delay, call us now!

* The information provided on this web site is general information only and is not legal advice.