POMS Reference

DI 11010: Initial Disability Claims Processing

TN 49 (08-08)

Field Office development and verification

A claimant initially filing for Title II benefits that is working and alleges IRWE may benefit by a deduction of IRWE from earnings in a Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) determination.

See When to Develop IRWE - DI 10520.015 for the policy on when to develop and verify IRWE. If alleged IRWE would reduce earnings below the SGA level, develop and verify following the procedures in Determining When IRWE Are Deductible and How They Are Distributed - DI 10520.030.