(1) If you are statutorily blind and receive SSDI, where in SSA's POMS does it state that once approved a statutorily blind person can earn more than someone who is otherwise determined to be disabled and entitled to SSDI? I cannot find anywhere that is states this. (2) SGA seems to be only that earned prior to eligibility. At this time an income limie on SSDI recipients (seems to be) is $940 while receiving SSDI and there seems to be no provision for a statutorily blind person to be allowed to earn more. Please clarify if I am wrong. (3) Does the EPE allow a statutorily blind person to earn the SGA amount (limit) of $2,110 or the amount set for all other disabilities. Again, I cannot find anywhere in POMS that states any differences for those who are statutorily blind per income once actually receiving SSDI.
Thank you for you help and clarification.
Abigail

Hi Abigail. Table 3 in the following POMS (Program Operation Manual System) reference shows the annual substantial gainful activity (SGA) amounts for people who've been determined to meet Social Security's definition of statutory blindness: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0410501015. $940 is the monthly amount that currently counts as a trial work period (TWP), and that amount is the same for both blind and disabled individuals.

And, yes, if a statutorily blind person is in an extended period of eligibility (EPE), the current monthly SGA limit is $2190 as noted in the POMS section shown above.

Best, Jerry