Substantial gainful activity (SGA) is a crucial factor in determining disability eligibility by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Understanding the SGA thresholds and how they can impact your disability benefits is essential. In our comprehensive article, we explain what SGA means, the SGA threshold limits for 2023, exceptions to the SGA rule, and more.
What Is SGA? Understanding Substantial Gainful Activity 2023
By Kenton Koszdin on March 31, 2023
In Disability Insurance
Kidney Transplant And Disability Benefit Eligibility
By Kenton Koszdin on August 29, 2018
In Disability Insurance
If you or someone you know has a genitourinary disorder resulting from certain conditions including, but not limited to, a kidney transplant, dialysis, or even anorexia, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration’s Listing of Impairments.
The Listing Of Impairments: Disorders Of The Genitourinary System
By Kenton Koszdin on August 27, 2018
In Disability Insurance
The disorders that are listed are only examples of common genitourinary system disorders that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from performing any gainful activity.
Average Indexed Monthly Earnings And The Calculation of Social Security Benefits
By Kenton Koszdin on August 22, 2018
In Disability Insurance
The Social Security Administration (SSA) typically calculates disability benefits using “average indexed monthly earnings (AIME),” defined as the sum of up to 35 years of a worker’s indexed earnings.
Do You Have A Serious Disability? The Quick Disability Determination (QDD) Process May Help You Receive Benefits Quickly
By Kenton Koszdin on August 20, 2018
In Disability Insurance
For those applicants that qualify, the Kenton Koszdin Law Office has the expertise and experience to provide the necessary representation and assistance throughout the entire Quick Disability Determination process.
Proof Of Income And Other Resources When Applying For Social Security Benefits
By Kenton Koszdin on August 15, 2018
In Disability Insurance
Applicants should never wait to apply for Social Security benefits. If an applicant believes that he or she is eligible for benefits, consulting an experienced disability attorney is probably the next best step.
The Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
By Kenton Koszdin on August 10, 2018
In Disease SSDI Claim
A knowledgeable disability attorney can assist those individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. The Kenton Koszdin Law Office possesses the knowledge and the necessary experience to represent and assist applicants for disability benefits.
The Listing Of Impairments: Disorders Of The Musculoskeletal System – Part 1
By Kenton Koszdin on August 8, 2018
In Disability Insurance
If you have a musculoskeletal system impairment, that is, an inability to walk or move that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities,you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Listing of Impairments.
Proving that a Cardiovascular System Disorder Equals Or Meets a Listing
By Kenton Koszdin on August 7, 2018
In Disability Insurance
If you have a cardiovascular impairment that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Listings of Impairments
About The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process In Disability Cases
By Kenton Koszdin on July 25, 2018
In Disability Insurance
The Code of Federal Regulations of the Social Security Act contains provisions that detail a five-step sequential evaluation process for determining disability. These five steps flow from the definition of disability found in the Social Security Act.