I must be numb because I seriously do not get all this information. If according to the SSA rules/laws they consider under $1000 a month as not gainful income then what is the $720 trigger for a TWP?? Are they looking at it because a person is able to do work on a consistent basis, which would thus disqualify them? I think I need to make an appointment to go in and talk with my lawyer, just so I have a true understanding and knowledge of all this confusing information. This is just crazy.

In the middle of my case, when I tried to work full time and was not able to and my doctor cut me down to part time and then down again further, I called my lawyer's office on numerous occasions to check that it was not going to disqualify me. I was told repeatedly that if what I was earning was under what is consider SGA ($1000/mo) then it would not ruin my chances, that judges are human and realize that sometimes people need to make some money just to survive and that does not mean that it is easy for them and it does not mean that they are capable of sustained, full time employed on a regular basis. I was also told that some/most judges look at the efforts in a positive way, that a person is trying the best they can. What the heck. I just don't get it. If someone wants to explain it in a simplified fashion, I would be very appreciative. Thanks all.