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The term "substantial gainful activity" is used to describe a level of work activity and earnings.
Work is "substantial" if it involves doing significant physical or mental activities, or a combination of both.
"Gainful" work activity is either of the following:
Work performed for pay or profit;
Work of a nature generally performed for pay or profit; or
Work intended for profit, whether or not a profit is realized.
No. For work activity to be substantial, it does not need to be performed on a full-time basis. Work activity performed on a part-time basis may also be substantial gainful activity. (See §§618-621.)
Yes. A special definition of "substantial gainful activity" applies to individuals disabled by blindness. These individuals are considered to be performing substantial gainful activity if their earnings are higher than $1570 a month for 2008 (see §1807).
Last Revised: Jan. 22, 2008
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