Self-employment is work performed in a person's own business, trade or profession, rather than for an employer. Earnings limitations apply to self-employment and, like any employment, may indicate recovery from disability.
When you claim self-employment, whether it is a partnership, sole proprietorship, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership or other type of business entity, the RRB will determine whether the self- employment impacts your disability benefits.
If you are self-employed as a consultant, the RRB considers how your self-employment compares to the work you did for your former railroad or nonrailroad employer before you applied for your disability annuity.
To determine how your self-employment affects your disability annuity, the RRB may require you to provide detailed information about your business activity by completing RRB Form AA-4, Self-Employment and Substantial Service Questionnaire; RRB Form G-252, Self-Employment/Corporate Officer Work and Earnings Monitoring; and/or submitting copies of personal and business tax returns.