My $0.02 worth...

I collect SS, and I'm 100% totally disabled (paraplegic ~ T-7). I hunt & fish, drive a truck, tractor, 4-wheeler & riding lawn mower. That doesn't mean I'm not disabled anymore...it only means I've found ways to do the things I love.

Now if I was to become gainfully employed (or able to do so), it would be a whole 'nother ball of wax.

If your brother is able to work, but is temporarly unemployed because of his disability, I'd say that SS would frown on the "ability" to hunt & fish instead. If he is unemployable, then it's none of their business what he does with his time...or how he does it.

Another angle ~ if he's only able to hunt & fish with some assistance, I don't see how they could find harm in that. After all, who would be able to accompany him to a job? Besides, who'd hire him if he needed assistance?

BTW ~ Welcome to the forum!

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Edited by - Chairman on 08/16/2002 18:46:10