Actress | Soundtrack | Producer. Kathie Lee Gifford was born on August 16, 1953 in Paris, France as Kathryn Lee Epstein. She is an actress, known for Today (1952), Kathie Lee's Rock n' Tots Cafe: A Christmas 'Giff' (1995) and Kathie Lee Gifford... Looking for Christmas (1994).
Generally, the amount needed for a year of Social Security covered earnings to be considered âsubstantialâ changes from year to year. For example, in 2014 your earnings with Social Security covered employment would be considered âsubstantialâ earnings if they were at least $21,750. The agency applies this measurement of âsubstantialâ earnings to all your working years under Social Security covered employment.
(This durational requirement means that while severe back conditions can qualify for Social Security disability or SSI, wrist or ankle sprains seldom qualify as disabling conditions.) Substantial Work. To be considered a disabled person for Social Security purposes, a disability applicant must be unable to perform substantial work. Generally, this means working and earning above a certain amount; in 2018, this means making over $1,180 per month.