Scenario

Started A Small Business On SSDI

This scenario guide helps organize self-employment records, services, net earnings, and SGA questions.

What this scenario puts in question

This scenario guide helps organize self-employment records, services, net earnings, and SGA questions.

IssueWhat to check
This scenario guide helps organize self-employment recordsOrganize dated records for This scenario guide helps organize self-employment records and keep the non-medical eligibility issue separate from the medical disability question.
ServicesDocument services with dates, source records, and a short explanation of why it matters to the current disability issue.
Net EarningsOrganize dated records for net earnings and keep the non-medical eligibility issue separate from the medical disability question.
Sga QuestionsOrganize dated records for SGA questions and keep the non-medical eligibility issue separate from the medical disability question.

Build a dated timeline

  • Write down the SSA notice or event that triggered the problem.
  • Record the date of This scenario guide helps organize self-employment records and the documents that show it.
  • Note any change involving SGA questions after the prior SSA decision.
  • Keep proof of appeals, work reports, evidence submissions, or payment communications that relate to the scenario.

Questions before responding

  • What does the current SSA notice actually say about this situation?
  • Which record best documents services?
  • Is the problem medical, financial, work-related, procedural, or a combination?
  • What official source or representative question should be checked before acting?

Official starting points