CFR > Title 20 - Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER III—SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION > PART 416—SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > SUBPART I—Determining Disability and Blindness (§416.901 to §416.999d) > 416.983—How we evaluate statutory blindness.

416.983—How we evaluate statutory blindness.

We will find that you are blind if you are statutorily blind within the meaning of § 416.981. For us to find that you are statutorily blind, it is not necessary—
(a) That your blindness meet the duration requirement; or
(b) That you be unable to do any substantial gainful activity.