20 C.F.R. § 404.1510
Meaning of substantial gainful activity.
Cite as 20 C.F.R. § 404.1510 (2026)
Substantial gainful activity means work that—
(a) Involves doing significant and productive physical or mental duties; and
(b) Is done (or intended) for pay or profit.
(See § 404.1572 for further details about what we mean by substantial gainful activity.)
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 404.1572