By William Powell of Powell & Denny | Published February 28, 2026 | Posted in Social Security Disability | Tagged Tags: social security disability, substantial gainful activity |
What Does “Substantial Gainful Activity” Mean in a Social Security Disability Claim?
What Does “Substantial Gainful Activity” Mean in a Social Security Disability Claim? One of the first questions the Social Security Administration asks when evaluating a claim for Social Security Disability benefits is whether the applicant is able to perform “substantial gainful activity.” This phrase is used frequently in disability law, but many people applying for Read More
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Alabama Disability Attorneys: Can I Work and Draw Social Security Disability Benefits? The question seems to be counterintuitive-if you are disabled, you can’t work, right? Well, not necessarily. You can’t be able to perform what the Social Security Administration calls “substantial gainful activity,” which currently means earning more than $1,200 a month before taxes (this Read More
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