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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
Angel, if you're at the ALJ level it is REALLY important to undergo Functional Capacity Testing and have your docs fill out Residual Functional Capacity forms--there are forms for both physical and psych disability issues.
The Vocational Expert will use that information to determine what types of jobs you qualify for--and keep in mind that the "jobs" descriptions are insanely outdated.
READ THIS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveil...system_monitor
Something to consider, could you manage working from at home taking calls? You would likely qualify as a disabled worker and might be able to get a job with special accommodations. If you couldn't realistically manage a normal work schedule that is important to document.
It is impossible to tell how an ALJ will respond, although once you get a hearing date you can certainly lookup their approval ratings. Might an ALJ deny you if you report the earnings? Some likely would hold it against you. BUT, if you don't report it and are caught, you will lose all credibility and there is no question that you are supposed to report it.
You might also consider shopping the book around and even getting an agent. What if there is potentially for a more substantial advance in this book? Congratulations, btw! |
There are reasons why disability attorneys shy away from claimants who insist on holding part time employment, the primary being that it in large part shreds most claimants credibility. RFC's are important, they are even more important if they are a reflection of the outcome of a two day professional functional capacity evaluation, nonetheless, these things do become predictable based upon age and skilled worker factors. ts been my experience that most claimants under fifty must establish an RFC of less then sedentary, as opposed to those over fifty establishing one of sedentary. This has a huge impact on the outcome of most hearing level decisions.
The op should contact an attorney and inquire of them if they are interested in taking his claim, informing them of "everything" including his apparent offer for publication of a work he wrote in just thirty days time.
I would be very interested to hear the outcome of that consultation.