DI 11010: Initial Disability Claims Processing
TN 49 (08-08)
A. Policy - Field Office use of Work Activity Reports
The SSA-821 (Work Activity Report – Employee) and the SSA-820 (Work Activity Report -- Self-Employed Person) are used to document work activity, substantial gainful activity (SGA), and related determinations. Complete the forms as follows:
For Certified Electronic Files (CEFs) complete the form using eForms, and save the form to the CEF. See Using Form Attestation for Work Activity Reports - DI 81010.120 for procedure on using the electronic process for attestation procedures for work activity reports.
For EDCS exclusion/limitation or non CEF claims that have been entered into the Electronic Disability Collect System (EDCS) (the official folder is paper), forward the completed form to the appropriate component.
The references below contain detailed information on completing the forms.
B. References
DI 10505.035 - Documenting Employment Cases
DI 10510.025 - Documenting Self-Employment Cases