{"id":9225,"date":"2024-09-09T02:07:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T02:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-439166-3568869.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9200"},"modified":"2024-09-11T20:11:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:11:59","slug":"what-is-substantial-gainful-activity-sga-and-how-does-it-affect-your-application-for-monthly-disability-payments-from-social-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/what-is-substantial-gainful-activity-sga-and-how-does-it-affect-your-application-for-monthly-disability-payments-from-social-security\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and how does it affect your application for monthly disability payments from Social Security?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” 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background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and how does it affect your application for monthly disability payments from Social Security?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:center|color:%23003487″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”10″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724897439183{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]One of the most critical aspects when applying for monthly Disability payments from Social Security (SSA) or if you’re already receiving them is knowing what the Substantial Gainful Activity, or SGA, is and how it plays a major role in your application. Knowing what SGA means can make a significant difference in how you manage your claim with Social Security.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll break down what SGA is, how it affects your disability benefits, and the exceptions you should be aware of.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What Is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23003487″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907519939{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Substantial Gainful Activity, often abbreviated as SGA, is a term used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to describe any job or task in exchange for pay, regardless of whether it’s temporary, part-time, or self-employed. Everything done for profit qualifies as SGA. In other words, SGA can refer to almost anything that involves getting paid for.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”10px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#ecf0f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_top_desktop=”4″ column_border_color=”#00ad2e” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Substantial<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%2300ad2e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907463178{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724909967908{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\n

When work includes doing required mental or physical tasks, or both.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#ecf0f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_top_desktop=”4″ column_border_color=”#00ad2e” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Gainful<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%2300ad2e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907473064{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724909976994{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\n

Work activity that is expected to or done to get paid or compensated.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724983002430{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]The SSA uses SGA as a threshold to determine whether your work activities or earnings are substantial enough to disqualify you from receiving monthly payments for Disability (SSDI or SSI benefits).<\/p>\n

In 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) defines substantial gainful activity (SGA) as a monthly amount that individuals with disabilities must earn below to receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”10px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#ecf0f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_top_desktop=”4″ column_border_color=”#00ad2e” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Non-blind individuals:<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%2300ad2e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907544033{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724909994714{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\n

must earn less than $1,550 per month<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#ecf0f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_top_desktop=”4″ column_border_color=”#00ad2e” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Statutorily blind individuals:<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%2300ad2e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907551154{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724909986316{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\n

must earn less than $2,590 per month<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724983031090{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]For SSDI recipients, this threshold isn’t just about how much you earn; SSA also considers the nature of your work and how it relates to your ability to perform substantial work on a regular and continuing basis. This ensures that monthly payments for Disability are reserved for those who are genuinely unable to engage in significant work activity due to their disability.<\/p>\n

Based on this, if you are seeking to file an application for monthly disability payments from SSA, your monthly income, if you have any, must be under the SGA threshold<\/strong>. If you are already receiving monthly Disability payments and your monthly income is above the SGA threshold, the SSA will review your claim and reduce or possibly terminate your monthly payments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f1f5f9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”2%” bottom_margin=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Request your FREE monthly Disability check for life with Casa de la Justicia now!<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%2354555b|line_height:1.4em” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724902392624{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” el_class=”blog-button” text=”1 800 840 4040″ url=”tel:+12097800906″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Impact on SSDI\/SSI Eligibility<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23003487″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907608545{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724902473262{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]For SSDI, SGA is a key factor in determining initial eligibility and ongoing eligibility for benefits. When applying for Disability payments, as long as you don\u2019t go past the SGA amount already established, the SSA will keep reviewing your claim and hopefully approve your monthly payments. If you are already receiving SSDI benefits and begin to earn more than the SGA limit, your benefits may be discontinued after a trial work period.<\/p>\n

For SSI, since it is a needs-based program, ongoing eligibility and benefit amounts are influenced by total income and resources, rather than strictly SGA. When applying for SSI, SGA is a factor only during the initial disability determination, all earned income is considered when calculating the benefit amount, regardless of whether the individual is blind or non-blind. When already receiving SSI, any earnings reduce the benefit amount gradually but don\u2019t necessarily stop benefits unless total income exceeds the program\u2019s limits.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”What Doesn\u2019t Count as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23003487″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907580070{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1724902817676{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Voluntary or Unpaid Work:” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:right|color:%2300ad2e|line_height:1.4″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724910636657{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”cus-head”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Work that is done on a voluntary basis without pay or for minimal pay (like helping out at a charity or religious organization).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Minimal Earnings:” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:right|color:%2300ad2e|line_height:1.4″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724910644657{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”cus-head”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]If your earnings are below the monthly income threshold set by Social Security or SGA ($1,550 for non-blind individuals and $2,590 for those who are blind) your work is not considered substantial gainful activity (like babysitting, rideshare driving, handyman work, delivery work, and manual labor).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Irregular or Infrequent Work:” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:right|color:%2300ad2e|line_height:1.4″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724910651879{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”cus-head”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The work you perform is sporadic, part-time, or involves limited hours that do not reflect a regular work routine, like babysitting occasionally or seasonal work (earning money only a few times a month), as long as it still is under the SGA threshold.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” 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bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Work performed in a sheltered workshop or under special conditions, such as jobs where accommodations are made to suit the needs of someone with a disability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ 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If you are thinking or looking to go back to work but still want to keep your monthly payments Disability benefits, we suggest you read our blog on Can You Work While Receiving Monthly Payments for Disability from Social Security?<\/span> here.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1724907353893{background-color: #f1f5f9 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”9216″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Blog post” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%2300ad2e|line_height:1.4″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907203469{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Can You Work While Receiving Monthly Payments for Disability from Social Security?[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”see-through” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”default_arrow” text=”Read More” url=”https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/can-you-work-while-receiving-monthly-payments-for-disability-from-social-security\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Conclusion<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23003487″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1724907591971{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for SSDI and SSI benefits. 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