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Originally Posted by Hido
I have a question I just filed an appeal with the Appeals Council in August 2014, if I'm able to work and make about $800 a month will that affect my case negatively? if you have any information regarding this situation please let me know thanks.
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You are applying for SSDI, not SSI, correct?
If so, you can make up to $1070 per month (the SGA level for 2014) in theory. You are supposed to notify SS if you do any work--they'll figure it out eventually anyway and it will look bad if you don't notify them.
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...-security.html
Most attorneys advise their clients not to work if possible. Some ALJs might question if you can make $800 per month, are you truly capable of making the SGA level. If you are approved and work pt, you will probably undergo the long form CDR (Continuing Disability Review) when your reviews come up.
Depending on how you're paid, in some calendar months you might exceed the SGA level, so be mindful of that.