QUESTION
Looking for a laywer to handle a closed date disability case
Asked on Dec 28th, 2018 on Social Security Disability - South Carolina
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I have been on disability since April 2012 (Short term disability in California 12 months or sooner) I was awarded a closed date settlement in or around 2016. I worked off and on since than. In April of 2016 I went back on disability and was only paid out for 8 months. I have started back to work work full time as of Nov 2018.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Murrells Inlet, SC
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The Law Offices of David L. Hood
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Hey David: A couple of factors may have affected your back pay. One is the date you first earned over $1,130 per month ( in 2016 ). That was the earnings limit in 2016 and if you made more than that, it would have been considered " Substantial Gainful Activity " ( SGA ). Once you earn more than the limit, you typically don't qualify for Social Security Disability. In 2017 it was $1,170 a month & in 2018 is $1,180 a month. For 2019 it will be $1.220 a month. However, keep in mind that The Social Security Administration ( SSA ) allows you to deduct certain, specific, " impairment related work expenses " which you may help you to get you under the SGA limits. The other thing is, the SSA does not pay for the first five months of a Title II disability claim. So it may not seem fair, but the numbers could be correct. Best, David Hood
Answered on Dec 28th, 2018 at 2:08 PM
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