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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 28 of Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Working While Your Social Security Disability Application Is Pending."

If you think a short-term job while waiting on Social Security Disability benefits is harmless, think again. In this episode of Winning Isn’t Easy, host Nancy L. Cavey unpacks the complex rules around working while your SSD application is still pending, and why even a few months of income can raise red flags. Nancy breaks down what the Social Security Administration considers an Unsuccessful Work Attempt, how wages and attendance records are evaluated, and when your efforts might cross into Substantial Gainful Activity territory. She also explains what documentation matters most, how employers’ statements can help or hurt, and what to do if your work lasted longer than you planned or hovered right at the earnings limit. This episode is more than a technical guide - it is a roadmap for anyone trying to balance survival with the risk of losing benefits. Whether you’ve already tried to work, are considering it, or simply want to understand the process, you’ll find clarity, practical steps, and reassurance here. Because sometimes, keeping your head above water should not cost you your future.
In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:

One - What Is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt in a Social Security Disability Claim and What Information Will the SSA Want to See From My Former Employers?

Two - The 50th Anniversary of Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program and What You Need to Know if You’re on Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income and Want to Work

Three - The Two Ways You Can Work and Keep Your Social Security Disability Benefits

Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.
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We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Long-Term Disability ERISA Claims. Give it a listen: https://wiedisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
LINK TO YOUR RIGHTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/your-rights-to-social-security-disability-benefits
FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/
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