Tag Archives: blindness and working
ARE YOU WORKING? IF SO, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS?
WHAT IS THE SSA’S DEFINITION OF “WORK” ? If you are working, according to the SSA’s definition of work, then you cannot be paid SSD benefits. The SSA calls work “substantial gainful activity“(SGA). A person who is earning over a certain monthly amount is working at or above the SGA level. Under SSA’s rules,… Read More »
BLINDNESS AND SSD BENEFITS
Blindness or visual loss can impact your daily life and ability to work. If you cannot work due to blindness and visual loss, then you should file for SSDI benefits. Visual loss refers to a significant reduction in the visual acuity or field of vision. Total blindness means a complete loss of vision or… Read More »
BLINDNESS AND EARNING WORK CREDITS FOR SSD BENEFITS
SSDI and SSI benefits for the blind are available under SSA’s laws. In order to qualify for Social Security benefits due to blindness, you will need to provide evidence that shows you meet the visual listing. Learn about SSDI and SSI benefits for blindness. The visual listing includes people who have been blind since… Read More »
