Larry, How can I maximize my social security disability?

Hi,

I can't answer your question without more information. Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) are calculated based on an average of a variable number of a person's highest years of wage-indexed earnings. The number of years used in the average depends on the person's age at the time they became disabled.

If you are already drawing disability benefits it may be possible to increase your benefit rate with additional earnings, but if you earn too much you could lose your benefits altogether. For more information on working while disabled, refer to this Social Security publication: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf.

Best, Jerry