Being "Able to Work" Means Being Able to Work FULL TIME

Social Security defines "work" as a full-time activity, five days a week, eight hours a day. Therefore, even if there is some type of work a person could do part-time, or on a sporadic basis, that person can still claim that they are disabled.

Ability to Work Regularly

Also, Social Security disability law acknowledges that employers expect their employees to show up for work on a regular basis, and to be productive while they are at work at least 90% of the time. So, for instance, if a person would be likely to miss work on a regular basis because of his or her medical condition, and that can be proven, then this would present a strong claim for disability.

Breaks and Focus

Similarly, if a person is usually able to make it to work, but cannot stay focused for six to eight-hour periods, or needs frequent rest breaks during the day in excess of the typical morning and afternoon break period, that person would also have a strong claim for disability.