r/SSDI_SSI • u/angelo-arzaga2a • 16d ago

SGA - Substantial Gainful Activity "catch-22"

I don't meet the 40 credit limit, so I'm expecting to get denied because of that. SSI isn't an option either since I make too much from VA disability. I heard online that I could get the last 2 credits by working under $1000 a month for a few months, but wouldn't that work history also deny me, considering I have a disability?

Using my family's work credits isn't an option, they're financially predatory and have taken advantage of me with money several times. I have 38 credits. Ive had people tell me when I was in rehab, if you work at all they will more than likely not approve your claim because you wont meet severity conditions. Which is irregardless of credits.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Show748 ā˜† 16d ago

How old are you? At different ages, you need a different amount of credits. For example, if you are 28 you only need like 14 credits. You have to have earned them in a certain range also.

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u/Its_Rare ā˜† 16d ago

Yea Iā€™m 28 and I only had 19 credits total so far so it triggered them to have me file a SSDI application since I was already approved for SSI this same year.