There are two things that can cause Social Security to decide that you are no longer disabled and to stop your benefits. 1. Your benefits will stop if you work at a level considered to be “substantial.” Usually, average earnings of $800 or more a month are considered substantial. 2. Your disability benefits also will stop if it is determined that your medical condition has improved to the point that you are no longer disabled. You must promptly report any improvement in your condition, your return to work and certain other events as long as you are receiving benefits.