In many cases, there is no effect on Social Security disability benefits from benefits received through worker's compensation. However, SSA rules require an offset (reduction) of disability benefits when adding the worker's comp amount to the disability amount would equal more than 80% of the claimant's pre-disability average earnings. Lump-sum payments from work comp settlements should be handled by a knowledgeable attorney in order to minimize the potential offset. Contact Finderson Law for assistance.