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The average income of every applicant is different. That means one worker may have a high enough cap to collect full benefits, while another may not. If your combined workers compensation and social security benefits exceed that 80 percent maximum, your social security benefits will be reduced to meet that limit. Say that your monthly average income was $5000, your 80 percent maximum monthly cap would be $4000. You may be eligible for $2500 per month in Social security disability, but already receive $2500 each month in workers compensation.