Continuing Disability Reviews: a Threat to Your SSDI Benefits?

Social Security conducts "continuing disability reviews" (called CDRs) of approved disability claimants and is increasingly using this process to cut off benefits.
Most favorable decisions contain a paragraph where the judge classifies an approved claim as one that should be reviewed in three, five or seven years. Generally, five and seven year review cases are ones where the judge feels that medical improvement is not likely. Three year reviews (or even one year reviews) are cases where the judge believes that with medical care (arising from Medicare or Medicaid) you are likely to improve and regain the capacity to work.
Whatever the type of review noted in your decision you should prepare for a possible CDR down the road. I advise my clients to:
continue treating with their physicians
keep their own medical record files
identify individuals who might be able to testify on their behalf in a CDR hearing
Because there are no past due benefits in a continuing review case, you will not be able to retain a lawyer to represent you in a CDR hearing under a "no fee unless you win" contingency fee contract. Most disability claimants will not have the funds to hire a lawyer to appear with them at hearings. Social Security knows this means that claimants appearing in a CDR hearing are likely to be unrepresented and thus less likely to win CDR hearings.
Success at a CDR hearing will go to the organized and the prepared. Do not become complacent and assume that your benefits will necessarily continue for the rest of your life.
Want more information about winning and keeping your Social Security disability benefits? Visit my firm's web site at www.georgiasoci... or our blog at www.ssdanswers.com.
Jonathan Ginsberg
Ginsberg Law Offices
Social Security Disability law
770-393-4985

[@gerrigamble4950]

if the government has millions or billions to send to out of country, they have the money to support people who have worked and payed into the system

And the gov't has billions to spend on wars that only benefit the defense contractors!

[@mercurym-7904]

Our country is run by selfish and greedy people who don’t care about the less fortunate who live in the same country.

[@Christopher-og4io]

getting injured is not fun getting shit on by the country makes it worse. they closed down several vocational rehab offices in my state. also told me they dont have disabled jobs.

[@oliverrando6463]

Facts I feel like this country America is kinda corrupt they help people that are like not from here more than like the people that are born in this country

[@gerrigamble4950]

a judge is not a doctor so he has no right to post himself in that capacity

[@richardturner7664]

@@gerrigamble4950 Judge, just wanna prove, and make sure, you Not lie--ing..👁️

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

I have always seen them as a threat. They are always looking for some loophole to stop people's benefits. The worst thing they send you to a doctor who is not being paid enough and just wants to get you out as quick as possible to see the next patient. The result is you have doctors contracting with the SSA who don't care and will say that every one is not disabled.

[@craigcarrington71]

U R RIGHT- THEY LOVE TO PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR LIFE !!!

[@dariushardy3659]

I'm disabled and I been on it alot and I uh signed up becus fam didn't do signature sign up for me wen I were old enough

[@robertbottoms9115]

When I applied they did not contact one Dr. , medical records and medications with 18 years medical records.

[@JohnDoe-xl1qs]

It is Very Difficult for most living on SSD , because it take all of that and more to survive .

[@mjosephinefonzo4536]

American Voter YOU ARE SO CORRECT.

[@epdoglover3989]

Depends on how much people have if someone has worked and made good money for years and/or they have other sources of income such as a landlord investments or something like that. It still is not easy but such people will likely have an easier time because they will have more money each month. Now SSI is different. There are so many offsets and such a low max benefit.

[@rickyharvey4835]

Then you try and get alittle part time job to supplement your income is only like 880 a month they only give you 10.000 a year ssdi they should allow you to make 30.000 minimum wage is 15 dollars a hour a person cant make it on ssdi alone

[@richardturner7664]

​@@rickyharvey4835if you can get a job, you Not disable. which is it ?😮

[@HalkerVeil]

But you can't save money with a $2000 asset limit to pay a lawyer in the first place. This practice they're doing should be illegal.

[@ssdattorney]

Yes, that is an issue - how can you pay a lawyer for a CDR if your assets are limited. I generally get paid by a family member on CDRs so this has not been an issue for me.

[@Martin-Cats]

I'm a 70% disabled veteran for PTSD; paid by VA at 100% for being unemployable. I also have been on SSDI for same amount of time (over 10 years). I have never heard of any asset limits for SSDI recipients. My 2,000 square ft home has been 100% paid off since 2008, and I have over $200,000 in my bank account. Social Security doesn't seem to care.

[@rickstewart3584]

Hey Terry....there is NO asset limits on SSDI...but there is for SSI.. Don't worry about it.....you can have as much money and such as you want. I also have SSDI, have a home paid off and a lot of money in the bank.

[@johnlew8025]

Rick Stewart I also am 70%disabled vet with PTSD ,I've recently been filling out review papers I go to appointments and take my meds ,are they sending these review papers to everyone?

[@rickstewart3584]

Which review papers John are you talking about? Social Security? If so, yes....everyone sooner or later gets a review.. If need more info, just let me know bud...

[@samisosa9105]

Mr. Ginsberg, you are THE best SSDI lawyer I have known in the past three years, hands down! Your videos are very precise and just as informative. I was able to win my case because of all the great info that you so generously and freely shared with the youtube community! I cannot thank you enough!

[@ssdattorney]

+samisosa - thank you very much. Glad you found the videos helpful. Interestingly, my mom feels the same way you do about my lawyering!

[@jbeachboy100]

do you still have to see therapist or psychiatrist to keep disability?

[@oliverrando6463]

@@ssdattorney jonathan are you a social security lawyer

[@oliverrando6463]

@@ssdattorney cause I would like for you to be my lawyer cause I have a cdr but don't know when is it that I have to see one of they're doctors but I'm in new york

[@emilymathews7073]

What is your hourly fee? Sigh.

[@deborahknight6959]

You put money into social security and have to fight for what is yours, then they say that they are cutting you off, when this country send money to other countries, but can't help the people that is sickly, wow.

[@lilliansanders5470]

Why they cutting you off Deborah ??? Do you still go to see the doctor

[@richardturner7664]

​@@lilliansanders5470Exactly, Some think, once you approved, you don't have to see the doctor..No more. S.S. think they got better, then Cuts EM off,😆😆😆 and they wonder why.🤔

[@amanecer7778]

They pay the state Dr.'s to do an examine for review's. Supposedly mental review examine within 30 mins. That these Dr.'s are paid to deny people as competent just cause they look it. And because they ask you a few questions that you answer within the 30 mins. and they turn around and tell Social Security Disability you are able to work full-time job unskilled labor. And Social Security takes this over your professional Dr. you have been seeing for years. Who is specialized in this area of practice. Over there paid crooked Dr.'s to deny receiving more disability benefits.

[@jessicaanderson3112]

I have been on SSI since March 2011. I had first applied for disability in 2007 and they lost the first application and I had to start all over. Started over in 2010. Had a hearing during appeals in January 2011. The judge wrote down some accommodations that would have to be made in order for me to hold down a job and asked this expert they had there if those would be reasonable to an employer. The expert said no for each one saying that no employer would find that reasonable. They started a review on me in October 2016. I got notice on the 2nd that they were cutting me off. They admitted I still had problems but said I could adapt to another line of work. It makes no sense since the expert went through and eliminated all lines of work during that appeals hearing. None of my illnesses are curable. I was unable to renew my lease and will be permanently homeless next week. I won't even be able to have electricity to run my breathing machine I was put on. I appealed their decision, but I haven't been able to find anyone to help me with all of this. They won't even return my phone calls. I'm on about two thousand dollars in medications each month. They are going to take away the Medicaid if the appeals fail and I won't be able to even get my medication. I'll run out of money to put gas in my truck and will end up losing the truck too. Where will I live without the truck? I'm so scared.

[@itismeagainbitisnotme2328]

What ever happened to you?

[@Shewolfen]

This is so sad! so sorry for you dear!

[@joelewertow2351]

That's heartbreaking. Praying for you. Perhaps you can find an attorney to assist you.

[@spinstercatlady]

Any updates?

[@contendingforthefaith9897]

Have faith in God...

[@scottywarren3498]

that's dirty anything they can do to not to give someone what they paid into and most ppls condition won't improve

[@craigcarrington71]

U R RIGHT- ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS THE BOTTOM LINE MONEY !!!!

[@soonermodels1173]

What sucks is you have your doctor's opinions and social security has their doctors opinion which is a waste of time social security wanting to get a hold of your doctors when they use their own to purposely deny you and ruin your world.

[@erinvaughn3739]

I haven't been able to work for 3 years now and my disability was just denied I have an attorney so we now need to appeal. I'm worried it shouldn't have been denied.

[@rickyharvey7614]

Right now they take 140 dollars medicare !!! That leaves me 725 to live on a month im 61 years old i need to work untill i die how do they expect a person to live on 725 a month !!!! My rent is that much

[@joelewertow2351]

I make ends meet(not really)by adhering to a North Korean based diet of rice & water.

[@SandfordSmythe]

You don't have to take Medicare. Think about it.

[@richardturner7664]

​@@joelewertow2351😆😆😆😆 That's one way.

[@richardturner7664]

​@@SandfordSmytheo.k.🙄 Don't get sick...👁️

[@alexwallace6120]

I'm almost 63,been on disability since 2006,for mental health. No reviews yet a short form a few times in the mail. I am still in treatment and have High BP .Diabetes, and osteoarthritis in both knees. I was originally on SSDI at 26m,having problems since age 17. I also had back surgery at age 26. I went off SSDI at 30.There was a discrepancy of a large overpayment which was all paid back when I rewarded SSDI again in 2006;

[@kenjett2434]

I been on disability for 21 years and I still get reviewed every 3 years. Which I feel is stupid and a waste of money in my case as it's been obvious from the start I can not get better. Simply because the reason I was finally approved disabled is because of my back injuries I am unemployable. I am a liability to any employer due to my extensive back surgeries and implanted hardware in my spine. Being able to work or not doesn't matter in my particular case. Although now that I am almost 62 my condition due to age has deteriorated considerably and now I truly am not able to work. But just last year I had to fill out yet another review of my case even though I am nearing retirement age and have been on disability over 20 years what on earth could improve after all that time and 20 years older? Come on SSA good grief guess they plan to continue reviews after I pass retirement.

[@spinstercatlady]

I've been on SSI for 20+ years too (though I'm 41) and just had to fill out the short form CDR. Makes me a nervous wreck even though I've now got additional serious chronic illnesses and haven't worked.

[@klassy86]

@@spinstercatlady How'd it go?

[@spinstercatlady]

@@klassy86 just got a letter 2 days ago from them stating that they don't need to conduct a review (I'm assuming they mean a long CDR) or contact my doctors and that my payments will continue as usual. So all good! I knew I didn't really have anything to worry about, but just the thought that my life (without disability I'd not be able to qualify for insurance in my state for much needed care and meds plus could be facing homelessness) is being put in the hands of a stranger who could make a mistake is absolutely terrifying.

[@klassy86]

@@spinstercatlady That's great!! It def takes a lot of stress off. I have the short form too. Did you just fill it in or did you attach any additional documents?

[@klassy86]

@@spinstercatlady hi for some reason your response got deleted on here. Did you say you just filled out the short term form? Or did you attach any additional documents with it? Thank you for any help you can give 🙏🏾

[@Mallk19_882]

I got approved yesterday on the spot. But the judge ordered a 3 year review. Thanks for your videos. So much powerful information.

[@steelydougie6947]

How on Earth did you get approved on the spot? I spent three-and-a-half years trying to get approved and they told me I was just faking it the whole time

[@Mallk19_882]

@@steelydougie6947 . GOD. And thats all I can say. I was just as shocked as you.. I never even told a soul I was applying. I knew I had problems and I just stayed going to the doctor and keeping everything a secret. The road was a rough one....no one knew what I was going thru but GOD. I ended up being homeless and everything. So embarrassed I went out of state. Yet I stay going to the doctor and getting treatments. I was approved with a Fully Favorable Decision on Jan.6 2022 on the spot. I will never forget that day.

[@donahue478]

I'm 57 and was awarded disability 15 years ago.I've been going through a bullish CDR for 7 months.From being sent two long forms initially with an 30 days to being followed. Since being awarded disability I've had two other chronic health issues. I lost my voice and need boric injections into my larynx every three months(sparring dysphonia) in order to be able to talk. The other is I have chronic back pain.I had back surgery in 2005 and 2015 and my recent MRI looks so terrible my neurologist said that's nothing he can do except another back surgery.I had a CE by their doctor who agreed I was disabled.They then sent me for a mental examine which went well I guess,since I don't have any issues except depression.Today they sent a letter asking about work I did as a skilled pipefitter 15 years ago but can't physically do today.I'm scared as he'll! What shall I do?

[@richardturner7664]

PRAY....they Not giving it away👁️

[@andrewwilks2147]

I just got the huge dreaded CDR form that asks all kinds of questions today and filled everything out today. I am going to have a counselor/professional I know look everything over to make sure I did everything correctly in forms before sending forms out. I get SSDI for Autism and LD. If it gets decided that I should get cut off of SSDI, I will get plenty of legal help and help from professionals I know and family members to help get the SSDI back. If this fails and or they change policy in Washington making it impossible for I and many others to get back on SSDI, I will then flee the USA going to UK, Europe, Australia, etc where all they take much better care of their citizens regardless of whether or not my passport is renewed at that time if that time comes. If I am going to lose SSDI and cannot get it back exhausting all legal avenues, then I am through with being a US citizen in this SHIT HOLE of a country! The CDRs I feel goes back to the ideology in this country that if you get any kind of government help in this country, you are a burden on the taxpayer while some of taxpayers in USA scream communism and socialism. Ashamed to be born and raised in a country that could careless about its citizens putting profits over people not providing universal singlepayer healthcare and providing only flimsy social safety nets that do not do much.

[@elizabeth9797]

Mr. Ginsberg, can you please make more videos about CDR's, explaining what to expect and how to be successful? Also should we hire an attorney and what would their role be?

[@leviathan6154]

If I am over 55, and was originally approved one year ago for SSDI with Osteo-Arthritis in my knees, how likely would they be to pull my benefits on a continuing review? I received a large form today to fill out to determine if I am still disabled. If anything, in the past 6-8 months, I am worse. Do they see arthritis as a condition that would improve with age? Arthritis is only treatable by knee replacement which they only approve past 60 years of age.

[@eloise7600]

Jon Boll The advice is very true but funny as all get-out at the same time!🤣

[@cat52]

Do you have any attorneys that you can recommend in Texas that handle cases involving the cessation of benefits? It seems damn near impossible to find ANY attorney that will even talk to you much less see you, even if you tell them you can pay their consultation fee, or pay upfront costs to have them represent you in an appeals process concerning the cessation of benefits. Can you recommend anyone or an organization that helps with cases like these?

[@eloise7600]

Cat 52 Marc Whitehead & Associates. Local/Houston, TX [phone] or Toll Free [phone]. Hope they can help you.

[@danidavis3716]

I know you recorded this awhile ago. I was dx with MS in 2003 and started receiving SSDI in 2004. I had a review in 2013 and they stopped my benefits for one month. I was up for another review this last summer and I had forgotten about it. They started getting aggressive at the end of 2017 and ended my benefits again. They keep trying to say that my nine month work trial period was way back in 2005. When I went on SSDI, I was an insurance agent and got to keep 50% of my residual income. I’ve been receiving that since January of 2004 when I left the company up to today’s date. However, the only months they’re fixated on were those in 05. I had worked some in 2012, 2016, and a cpl months in 2017. Currently I have $0 in my accounts and all my bills are past due. I thought the trial work period had to be nine months within a five year period, not 17 years.

[@Thahighlife]

I think those work trials are a trap they can use them against you say that your no longer disabled

[@kylemin3]

Thanks. Ive been on disability since I was 18 and I am 47 now. I have been reviewed only twice for schizophrenia. But my last review they said I'd improve and they would review in two years. This scares me.

[@carolmagnus4945]

Exterminate Bullies I'm scared I will lose my benefits I got the review.. Please help me 😳I have ADHD & anxiety & depression

[@cyhthiasaylor5040]

Why when I have all the diagnosed problems am I having to appeal to receive the benefit, I paid into this for 44 years and I can't stand longer than 15 minutes and have so much pain I have to sit down and when I am sitting my hands and arms go numb and I can't walk even 1 block without my legs and back feeling like they are going to break and then my leg goes numb so I have to sit on a curb or on the ground and then get up and make it back home so you all getting the disability should be happy, I got nothing and have to live with my sister and her husband or be homeless, I am appealing their decision so if anyone cares please say a prayer for me, what is sad is I know people that worked under the table and didn't pay into that get the disability and still work a job, explain that one...

[@SuperRobvan]

just keep your drs appts for them to read and especially any strong meds ya take cause asprin and liquid stuff dont work they wanna see scripts dealing with your condition

[@alanam9103]

I'm 62 and been on disability for a long time! Are reviews still done at this age?

[@Thahighlife]

yes but they stop at 65

[@flyingalbert]

What's happen to Medicare if SSDI Termination because of CDR failed. Will it stop also?

[@paulmorris6177]

Mr. Ginsberg...how does age factor into these reviews? If a person is over 50, and they get a 5 or 7 year review, they will be pushing 60 by the time that their review is due. Their working days are almost over, so what would be the point of "revoking" their SSDI? That seems beyond cruel and unusual. Where does the court stand on these situations?

[@ssdattorney]

Paul, I am not seeing any reviews for claimants over age 50 for precisely the reasons you cite.

[@paulmorris6177]

Mr. Ginsberg, thanks for the feedback (and the research). There may not be any precedent for it, but it seems like this is one of those "common sense things". If cases are supposed to be reviewed by the SSA (and I am sure that there are people over 50 that have their cases reviewed) every 3, 5 or 7 years, then it seems strange that there are NO instances where someone's claim has not been reversed or denied...or does the SSA just "turn a blind eye" and let these people "ride out their time" until they qualify for "regular" soc. security at 62 (or whenever they qualify for retirement benefits)? I hope that this makes sense...

[@DenverLoveless]

I'm 51 and have been approved at my hearing this year (July 2018) and have received the award letter that also states I have a 3 yr CDR in July 2021. So yes they do CDR over 50.

[@mrriley8251]

Mr.Ginsberg I have a question about my SSDI. I have been on it since 2004. I had a review about 2014. Now I am going through another. I was originally on SSDI in 2004 for ankle surgeries I was going through. I had a total of 12 to 2010. When I had my leg amputated below the knee. I had a Brain surgery during this time in 2009. After which my mental condition made me unemployable according to VA medical examiner. I have been through 4 psychiatrists in several sociologists to try to help me with my mental state of mind. My question is is Social Security only using my surgeries or will they also look at my mental condition when reviewing my SSDI case?

[@mspixiedust100]

Probably if you're 55 or over when you apply they don't do it?

[@richardboyd4477]

This was very interesting and extremely helpful. You are an amazing human being I appreciate you and your videos. I also won my case from watching your KZbin channel you are more helpful then the Attorney that represented me

[@lerenzobuatd327]

Oh boy I just got the notice today and I'm not feeling well the notice seems real mean and nasty?

[@suzithegemini4988]

How did it go? I got one, too.

[@richardturner7664]

They just checking to see, if you are still being Truthful.👁️

[@chente-ov2rn]

thank you sir i been reviewing all your videos and i study everything you say a month ago i won my SSDI hearing with the alj judge he approved my claim from February of 2014 that his granting me all my back pay thank you sir i hope people here could use more of your advice good luck people dont give up.

[@ssdattorney]

Thanks Ruben - much appreciated.

[@jaey1986]

Congrats

[@dinalocher6560]

My CDR is March 20th this year. Nervous! Mine was for 3 years. I have not been able to work. I am 58years old now. My health has been going steadily downward for three years. No improvement. I have gotten wose! I ha e continued going to the Doctor appointments and keep records. Have CT AND MRI reports. And hospital stays. Hoping all goes well!😳🙏📬

[@eloise7600]

Dina Locher I know exactly how you’re feeling. I had mine sent to me in February and filled my short form out promptly and sent it back mid February. Three weeks later I got a letter informing me that my benefits will continue and there will be no need for a review. As it stated, keep going to your doctors appointments and fill out your paperwork accordingly and you’ll ne fine. I do pray that everything worked out for you!

[@richardturner7664]

​@@eloise7600True

[@kellyyork3898]

Kelly York I saw something on SSA’s Website that stated that if you go back to work during the first 24 months after being awarded SSDI or SSI, that it will automatically trigger a CDR regardless of whether or not you have been previously assigned a CDR date of 5 to 7 years. ( I assume this means work in any capacity and amount, whether over, under or at SGA, whether full or part time, and regardless of whether or not you enroll in the Ticket to Work program or not ??? ) Is this true? If so: Why is this?

[@gkemp2887]

my son's 39 hasn't worked since 21 and on his last appeal. no money for attorney. ya. it's a mess. So I'd have to take care of him and im on ssd.

[@guadalupee20]

I have a 2yr review and it was just denied based on their doctor review of my medical records. My attorney that helped me has not called me back. I dont know what to do anymore. I have fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, IBS-M. My attorney never told me what to do or prepare for since I was in a 2yr review. My last date of benefits is April. I could not work during this time because nothing helps me with the fatigue and pain

[@karenlee1741]

What's next round up people that are handicapped and put them down like dogs killing them wouldn't surprise me if they did.I've been hearing rumors about it or they want handicapped people in nursing homes run by the state you live in.I'm on this list now i was hurt on the job i get social security disability.i BUSTED my ass when I did work.

[@sunshinepurple1043]

Do you have any experience with any Ticket to Work cases?

[@emilymathews7073]

“They have to give ample notice before initiating a CDR, and it doesn’t happen until at least a year after a claim is approved and in many cases longer than that” From another lawyer. True?

[@tallulahbellebaket5372]

Yes they just put me in for a 3 year, I already started saving some money, but if you have the whole county and state against you, it's tough, I even think the dds and the alj are bias. I live in PA and it's suppose to be easy to get ssi here, but if they hate you, it's not easy. I'm looking to move but have to research carefully on where to move to

[@ssdattorney]

+Tallulah Belle Baket - take a look at www.disabilityjudges.com - that will show you the approval rates for judges all over the country.

[@carlmcquay6942]

+Social Security Disability videos Thank you very much for the web site for the approval rate of judges in Indiana. I am a baby boomer who almost waited to long to file for SSDI. Thank you so much for your great help! :)

[@lilahdell9231]

have been on disability for 7 years for bipolar. I received an SSA-454-BK They want the past 12 months of medical history The problem is a little over a year ago My 12th counselor had quit her job (as so did the other 10) which made me stop going because i felt i was not getting anywhere with the treatment due to having the need to explain my whole emotional beginning, and building trust in someone again. After had losing friends and family due to this hideous disorder, It's weighed very hard and actually made me not trust anybody so i just stopped going to doctors and joined a bipolar support group which made me feel a little more confident surrounded by people like me who really understood. Did i just lose my Benefits for doing so? Are they just gonna cut me off and throw me back into the workforce after not having a history for almost 10 years? Or will they send me to a dr first. My condition has been declining as to where i decided to go back and try the counseling and med management again, and have a future appointment but is it too late?

[@brendagonzalez212]

Thank you for your advisers. I just got my letter with fully favored but it says my case will.be reviewed in 18 months and is hard to Pau an attorney again out of my packet.

[@denisehoward4293]

Hey please answer this I applied in March of 2019 for disability in ga where I was living then moved to South Carolina and they sent here so I had to reapply for medicade here I did that in May so I found out they don't make a decision until disability makes one got denied then I did the reconsideration and nov.5 found out I got approved for medicade so I thought I won my claim but a lady from medicade said I lost but got approved for medicade but it's only going to last til the end of this month not understanding none of this mess at all cause I have no change in income or anything and haven't received any letter yet for my disability why did this happen this away what can I do.

[@ericsperber3287]

Thanks for these videos. I'm currently in the process of having a review done of my disability & they're trying to say it's great now. The state is trying to leave out all the key evidence to why I am disabled. Is this normal? I have so much evidence confirnming my side it's disgusting. EEG-Dr. description-Student loan disability dismissal from the government 2 months ago etc etc. Should I be worried?

[@ericsperber3287]

By the way, it's been about 11 years since I had my last review & I'm 36 years old.

[@spinstercatlady]

@@ericsperber3287 may I ask what ended up happening with your review?

[@mmone1178]

I was recently approved for Ssdi after a long battle! They put me on a 24 month recommended CD-R review! I was surprised! Does the same judge that approved you, review your records as well? Thanks as always for sharing!

[@ssdattorney]

+Monebyrd - no, the judge does not conduct the review. The State Agency does these reviews (the same people who made the decisions at initial and reconsideration).

[@mmone1178]

+Social Security Disability videos - Thank you for responding. I will still see my doctors because of my disabilities but the cdr time frame is getter shorter. I know one of the factors are age(43) and severe CTS

[@johnlew8025]

Social Security Disability videos hello sir god bless I'm a 100%disabled vet,suffer from PTSD and tinnitus,have been on SSD 2003 still seeing psych doctors at va and on medication nothing has changed but lately gotten 2 review forms in the mail promptly filled them out,my military doctors have me totally and permanently disabled,it's not that I'm afraid I just live day to day but what do you think?

[@contendingforthefaith9897]

Got approved for disability in 2018, for chronic arthritis gout, up for a review. Now I have Heart failure, and kidney failure, hopefully these guys don't stop my benefits, or I lose my Medicaid and Medicare .

[@richardturner7664]

That's all well and fine, If it is Not documented on Paper, they Not gonna believe you. It has to be in the Medical evidence, if Not, you done for....j.s. it's what they base the disability on, Medical evidence, people can say anything. 👁️

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Will I be notified if my case is due to be reviewed after approval..? Love your channel several year sub

[@ssdattorney]

It is my understanding that SSA's computer system flags cases for review based on a non-public algorithm. The algorithm may be triggered by your age, your underlying medical problem, earnings being reported, a recommendation by the judge recommending review or any number of other factors. It is possible that a human looks at the flagged claims and makes a decision whether to proceed. Thereafter they will send you either a "short form" (SSA-455-OCR-SM) or a "long form" (SSA-455-OCR-SM). At that point an SSA employee will make the decision to pursue termination or not. You can appeal a notice of termination, which is like the reconsideration stage of a new claim.

[@flippingforreal109]

Thanks for the tips and information about this topic

[@candiekomorowski3751]

I finally got approved but a one year review! Im already scared i had to fight so hard and in 12 months im going to go thru this again. I really dont feel like i won anything.

[@magalijimenez7299]

Candie Komorowski me too , got approve an year ago and.they just sent me for review ... let me know how it goes

[@jackbnimble7517]

I got approved and my first review they cut me off then i had to appeal that for like 2 years i didnt recive no benefits for went homeless now im back ina place and have my benefits back but ive been waiting on my back pay for about a year now still nothing.

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

thank you mr gensburg for this information i wish i could ask you more questions about my case im from Chicago IL I NEED TO TALK TO SOME BODY ABOUT MY SITUATION, BUT THANK YOU.

[@notfree2899]

I have a 3 year review in a year, should I use the same attorney who helped me win a favorable decision if I can scrape up the money?

[@mroberg8364]

Is there any updated information on this? It's been about 7 years since this video and lot has changed.

[@sscc4665]

Hi my CDR was reviewed and approved. The letter stated at this time they don't need any more info from me and will not be contacting the doctors at this time. Does this mean in the next 3 years, I would be reviewed?

[@ozzyoz5210]

I'm not sure what it's all about but I got hurt serving my country and I didn't know that I have a bone disease. I was turned down when I could barely walk that was in 2007. I was told by the attorney I had that I wouldn't get my SS after I was turned down. That wasn't true, and I almost messed up and the attorney had to get me back in the system. I wasn't told I could reapply for another hearing

[@suzithegemini4988]

Thank you for your videos. I was awarded disability in 2011. I am now under a medical CDR review. I have seen my doctor every few months since that time. Does Soc. Sec. have to follow 2011 guidelines (by the way, I have not improved) for my CDR or will they use the new cut throat rules of 2019? Thank you, Sir.

[@olivialopez1046]

Hi I’m same position what are the new rules for 2019?

[@suzithegemini4988]

In my case, it is very traumatic, I am sure you as well--the review can take up to 6 months. I am on month 3. I see my doctors all the time--that is important. But my stress is over the roof, and I am even worse...Blessings.

[@suzithegemini4988]

please let me know if u get the answer...thx....

[@olivialopez1046]

Suzi the Gemini thank you

[@eloise7600]

Same here. I’ll keep you posted as well. We’ll keep praying for each other.

[@smokeysardine4143]

Here's my situation. Not sure how to proceed. Can't afford an attorney. My 9 month trial period is almost over. My TTW is open. I have a job sure BUT because of a new diagnosis since my SSDI approval, fibromyalgia, and other conditions, asthma/COPD, my specialist really doesn't want me to continue the position. I'm working with an EN within the ADEN program to find a more sedentary job. In the meantime I'm not sure what to do. Continue at the job that is physically exhausting and keep the CDR at bay or take the risk, quit, and call it a failed employment?

[@ssdattorney]

that is a tough situation. If you work beyond the trial work period SSA will cut you off and demand repayment of overpayments. On the other hand, working is a better option generally than SSD.

[@scorpiolibrasigns]

My question is how likely would my case be reviewed in 18 months? I ask being many mention 3,5, or 7 year reviews. Would the suggestion by the judge be just that, a suggestion and likely a review will come anywhere between the 18 months and 3 years?

[@aerotrooper]

I think you are right about that. If you can figure out a crafty scheme then they are probably using it already. No compassion and no honest on their part, they cannot see clearly enough to be honest or compassionate.

[@ianjames3144]

I have Mental Issues mostly and just done a Disability Claim after 7 Years and I'm waiting for a response in Mail. It says on a Paper I read, if your condition is the same or has worsen then your Benefits should continue. My Mental Issues have gotten worse, epically with Anxiety and Social Anxiety, this has gotten, I'd say 75% worse in 7 years. Do you think I have a really god chance of being approved and my Benefits continued? I am 45 Years Old.

[@ssdattorney]

Ian, my experience has been that the medical/psych records in your file have the greatest impact on whether or not you win. Do you have support from a treating provider?

[@ianjames3144]

I been approved.

[@Disclosureclips01]

Holy shit Man U have gone 7 years??? I have similar issues and they did a review on my on the third year and I’m up for another one 3 years from now too ...

[@mouhsineserbouti9935]

Please ....I’m on same boat....but I have all record with all my doctors ....also major bipolar and ocd ....and anxiety ...ptsd of major hospitalization almost 7 years ago ....I’m still on mind pain ....and I get my cdr about a month ago and I’m more disappointed and angry sad .....please can you tell me what you did in your case ???? You been there and you how I feet ???? Thanks a lot

[@mouhsineserbouti9935]

Ian James sorry I did see you got approved ...I’m happy for you ...never mind sorry again ....

[@jasmineleebundy69]

I also have had SSDI but my BPQY said next medical review is 2007 and was a +P in one month it was changed to next medical review 2018 and +3. Only because I owe dept of education money, Sally Mae disappeared on me now Navient is trying to collect, and NO I don't have my medical records and doctor office won't call me back, and I don't live in Denver anymore, I've got new doctors! What can I do, student loan was for my daughter, $3,000 now probably$8,000.

[@jasmineleebundy69]

So it was a Judge who changed my BPQY? I AM more then willing to get a Medical Review, since 2007 8 brain surgeries, 5 Strokes and many TIA's

[@johnny-fn1ji]

Hi ,do the grid rules still come into play during a continuing disability review?

[@ticks4ticks4]

Answer: Yes; and this can be used in your favor-especially if you need to appeal your case-in a CDR!

[@soonermodels1173]

I'm 59 and just received a CDR in the mail

[@silvermainecoons3269]

I have a question, I was approved the first time I applied, way back in 2000. I hadn’t been reviewed at all until this year, so they’ve left me alone for essentially 22 years! Now they are reviewing me and I see a psychiatrist in 2 days and a regular doctor in a week. My condition is worse now and there is no way I can work. Has anyone ever heard of something like this happening? I’m very nervous and distraught.

[@deborahoates7773]

Guys. Try to remember that SS was never designed for full retirement. It was only meant for a supplemental retirement. Never designed to live on. :)

[@ArizonaRed]

Mine said it was "revised" but by that they meant eliminated. What's that about?

[@peggysuewiskocil8183]

If you apply for a job and they turn you down because your requests for adaption are not going to work. Would this be something you could use

[@ticks4ticks4]

No. They could be use this against you, potentially.

[@ericsoles1055]

They kicked me off twice put me back on a month later

[@gary3439]

Mr. Ginsberg, can you tell me when a 7 years cdr would be secheduled. Would it be 7 years from approval date or 7 years from onset date. Thank you

[@ssdattorney]

I believe it is from the approval date but that is a very good question. I'll see if I can confirm that for you.

[@eloise7600]

Jon Boll Mines were too. Almost exactly to date of the three years stated.

[@RhinoXpress]

from my experience, with CDR reviews, social security disability doesn't care about medical information up until a year before you get your CDR. I've gotten 2 CDR forums and each time they ask me the places and doctors I have seen in the last 12 months prior to when they sent out the review. So keep that in mind, which is why if you are on a 3 years review or 5 year or even 7 year review, that the only medical information that matters to social security disability is the last 12 months prior to when you got your CDR forum.

[@ssdattorney]

+SteelCity1981 Very good information. Thanks.

[@Blu-Man]

@@ssdattorney please make an updated 2019 ssa contiuing review for 3 year review and 5 year to show us how to continue being approved when review time comes

[@Blu-Man]

steelcity @ have you had any more medical reviews in 2018? and how did your last medical review go?

[@darryldavis9488]

I have multiple herniated discs in my back with an MRI. I watch your videos everyday and it's been helping me through my ssdi case. I'm currently at step 3 process to 'meet a listing' of the reconsideration stage. Is this a good sign?

[@ssdattorney]

Yes, if you can meet a listing (Step 3) you may be approved early.

[@ticks4ticks4]

@@ssdattorney While this is a good sign; this issue may be that the claimant is simply at "Step 3" at the part of the "5-step sequential evaluation process" ; and that he has passed "Steps 1 and 2" ; and perhaps the "non-medical" eligibility portion-and he is just at Step 3 "evaluation"-which is not a good or bad sign-except in the sense that his claim may be "moving in the right direction-and not necessarily being "thought about being approved at "Step 3", per se.

[@supernova44]

What if the original condition changed from when you first were awarded, and it's more disabling according to SS guidelines (specifically failed back surgery syndrome). Would you have to reapply all over again, even though they are aware of the other disability?

[@ticks4ticks4]

No, you can appeal, and use the new evidence. But if you want to hire an attorney, the attorney can charge whatever said attorney desires, since the law allows for this-and there is no "back pay" ; as Atty. Jonathan Ginsberg mentions in this video.

[@postermark7173]

Hi, can you shed some light on someone that was approved for ssdi due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Some required surgeries, therapy. After a couple of years, there are still a host of residual permanent medical issues but none by themselves that would necessarily result in continued benefits. Does SSA look at a multitude of health issues when considering to continue benefits. balance issues, chronic pain, behavioral, headaches etc...

[@ssdattorney]

Yes, that is what happens when we argue that your functional capacity has been eroded by multiple medical conditions and medication side effects, that, when taken as a whole, prevent competitive work.

[@postermark7173]

THANK YOU

[@nettlescats3796]

Just make sure you go to your doctor about everything and keep records of every visit:)

[@CmdrPwnage]

So let's say someone is on SSI and lives with a relative and saves $3,000 a year. When Social Security does the 3 year review, are they going to say you're not qualified anymore since you have $9,000 in the bank from your SSI payments???

[@ssdattorney]

Most likely yes.

[@jeremywheeler8417]

That's why you should limit what you put in your bank account. If nothing else, get a safe. Most ssi recipients aren't able to save much so your lucky.

[@corsicanlulu]

i think youre not supposed to have more than $2k in the bank saved up or else theyll cut you off

[@ticks4ticks4]

@@corsicanluluFor "SSI" ; I believe the amount is actually $2k or more ; that is, you are supposed to have LESS THAN $2K.

[@oliverrando6463]

@@jeremywheeler8417 true some ssi recipients can't even save much

[@thebearshikingoutdoorsmans3060]

They want me to go to a review too that I can't get to 200 plus miles away on way , and have a blazer but it overheats constantly. I barely get enough now to live on only 721.00 and they want to take it I guess. I'm so sick of it ,I can't go outside or do anything like anyone else and when I first got put onto ssd they said I was permanently disabled. now here I am under review and they keep calling me to go to a place I was never at with a blazer that's probably going to leave me sit . I don't know what to do my mom has cancer and can't drive that far cause I can't remember stuff like everyone else and get physically sick if I'm around more than just a few people . and I on occasion black out or pass out at random times . how am I ever supposed to drive up there for a review , why can't social security just send someone here ? Why if their just going to cancel it make me drive knowing how I am and why would they think the head doctors that gave me pills for stuff I don't have would work. I had 2 doctors here already give me meds for adhd and sleeping pills and other things and nothing works just makes me sick. I'm so tired of all of this I just wish I was dead so it would stop

[@pattycakes7206]

Son has schitzoaffective after 9-10 years they denied and I called disability analyst & said no respond from doctor so I'm gathering medical release forms from walk in clinic & past emergency for refills..ect from the last months ..( seems like hard to get any note from his phychiatrist )I explained that it's very important for me to have a note that he may loose his ssi . The office said SSI has to fax the office directly.Not sure how long of medical information I need or history that I have to go back...( Hard time getting medical records)

[@LivingDead53]

I've gotten worse in some respects and better in others. I need another IQ test, much as I hate them. I don't know my own abilities. I can take one class per 8 week section, and I'm going to try to become a writer with a part time job. I'll probably have to self-publish for a while. I need to fill out a form for school and my disability. My goal is to get off SSDI in time. I just have to keep the damn, psychotronic sharks at bay. They want to ruin me even more. It's like, I'm rock bottom, guys. I have undifferentiated schizophrenia, and I'm a tad disorganized in thought, which makes writing hard, but writing has improved my thought process.

[@MichaelSamolyk]

ATTORNEY JOHNATHAN A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE

[@ssdattorney]

Thank you!

[@oldtraveler2292]

I went on SSD it started around 49-50 I am now 58 do I need to worry about a review soon or am I probably safe?.

[@SuperRobvan]

not much cause after 55 they tend to not bother ya as much maybe a paper asking if ya disabilty is better or same or worse remember they must now have to prove that your not disable..so keep up with drs and ya meds

[@dannenjohnson2645]

HAD MY CASE MARCH 10 2016 AND I STILL HAVE GOT A DECISION YET! JUDGE KEEPS GETTING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE TO LOOK OVER MY MEDICAL RECORDS IS THIS NORMAL?

[@pitbullwinkle]

It took me more than 4 years to get approved. They clearly knew I could not work. I had two thick files of documentation.

[@Hugs_Pugs_Kisses]

While on disability (SSI). If you work with an agency like Easter Seals. At this agency you have hired a companion to help you with your daily living skills. (shopping, help you clean your apartment, or assist you with social activities) Would a statement from the agency to Social Security "CDR" division be ideal for someone to make some "weight" on your review case?

[@ssdattorney]

Yes, I think that would be helpful to clarify the nature of work that you are doing.

[@SpacyStacy32]

They have this??

[@sunshinepurple1043]

This was very helpful, thank you. I do have a question.My first DCR is set for 7/2017. My health has improved since my case was approved but new issues have come up. For example I have a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I tried working in retail but just can't handle it. Despite all my hard work working with a local agency after activating my TTW I'm finding no one will hire me because I stutter. Of course HR reps will deny that. Its also a case of they said/I said. I already contacted my local human rights department and they say I don't have a case. If the judge at my DCR finds I'm no longer disabled based on the previous decision but I am due to new issues what happens then?

[@ssdattorney]

+Tracy Sault - first, if you have a documented stutter, that may very well eliminate jobs that require regular verbal contact with the public and/or coworkers and supervisors. So I would argue that a stutter can be a vocational issue. It will not disable you from all jobs but it can reduce several categories of jobs. Fibro is a tough sell to SSA currently. This is probably a case where it would be worthwhile talking to a lawyer in your area to develop theory of disability for your changed situation.

[@SuperRobvan]

they wont consider new stuff only for what ya were applyi ng for

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Thank you for sharing this information. It is very useful to anyone who may be in need of disability benefits. Fortunately I had the foresight to buy additional disability coverage while employed. This turned out to be the best decision I've ever made. My mother and sister have scoliosis and my older brothers all have a history of back problems (DDD). Given my genetics I thought it a good decision. Five years later I was involved in a car accident and a few months after that I fell down a flight of stairs. I could no longer walk. I filed for LTD through my employer. When the time came for extended benefits my disability insurance carrier provided an attorney to assist and represent me when filing for Medicare and Social Security Disability. The insurance company paid for my attorney. I was very lucky to have an employer that provided access to such good coverage as many do not.

[@ssdattorney]

Yes, you had good foresight and the process worked for you as it should.

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Social Security Disability videos Well kinda... I was denied twice, followed by car, video taped and even had investigators follow me on foot while taking care of personal business and seeing doctors. I was unaware of all of it until my court hearing. After the hearing (which I won) the surveillance continued with unmarked cars and local police often slowly driving by my residence. Frankly I was shocked at the effort and amount of tax dollars that must have been spent to attempt to disprove my disabilities. I hold an advanced degree, put myself through school and was on a tack to become Vice President of Finance before my injury and illness. My attorney told me privately that the Claims Manager that worked my case had a reputation for being vindictive. The irony of the situation was that my private disability coverage would cover me if I won or lost the Social Security case. However I was contractually bound to cooperate with my disability carrier in their attempt to recover benefits from Social Security, as those benefits offset the private disability carriers benefit. Further, one of the reasons cited in the need for a hearing was that, "I had retained an attorney" and therefore was considered "suspicious". Given the complexity and level of impunity exhibited by the claims investigators, I can't imagine anyone being successful without an attorney.

[@rickyharvey4835]

People cant live off ssdi 850 a month then they take 150 a month out for medicare joke

[@douglaskirbyl4684]

Hello, Mr. Ginsberg how long does it take for the review? The SSA agent stated they had received my mailing on October 31, 2016. Is this standard?

[@ssdattorney]

Douglas, when you refer to "the review" are you just now applying or have you been approved and are you the subject of a continuing disability review? Generally any type of "review" by Social Security will take 4 to 6 months. Nothing happens very fast.

[@luisbracero6870]

I'm on ssi they review me on phone because of pandemic they send papers with the amount I will receive but now they send papers to review again and say they will contact me wtf 😒 why the games

[@robertbottoms9115]

My notice stated seven years so I will start saving up now.

[@jonpittman58]

I was approved and the ALJ said I was disabled. BUT at the end of the letter it said CONSEQUENTLY A CONTINUATION DISABILITY REVIEW IS RECOMMENDED IN 24 MONTHS. Does that mean I have to wait 2 years to receive my benifits. or is that to see if my health has improved. thanks

[@bamamoondog9039]

Great Video! Very Informative. Thanks for sharing your Legal Knowledge.

[@ssdattorney]

+Bama MoonDog - you are very welcome.

[@YlvaBjarnson]

I have been disabled for years. I do get social security disability. I filed, and like everyone else it took six months for the payments to start. I was working when I became disabled and I knew they were going to try to fire me because I was ill. Prior to getting fired I gave Human resources a paper saying "I am disabled". I was so ill that I never got my long term disability from work. Friends I know who are disabled get social security disability and disability from the place they were working. How do I now get the money I should have been getting all along from my previous work place?

[@johnwong8876]

If you are a government worker you have a one year window to apply after you get fired/resigned.

[@lilliansanders5470]

I was approved for SSDI in December iam 60 years old . In my reward letter there was no review date for the future

[@SuperRobvan]

thats cause ya close to your social security anyways

[@alvideos2145]

Yeah I thought it was weird I called the attornies who helped me get on disability and they didn't want to help me with my appeal, they said 9 out of 10 people get it, and I didn't need their help.

[@ssdattorney]

The problem I suspect is that SSA makes it very difficult for attorneys to get paid for handling a termination case. If you choose to have benefits continue while you appeal the termination, there will be no past due benefits so there is not way for a lawyer to take a termination case using a contingency fee contract. If you do not elect to have benefits continue you will have no money coming in for the next 2 years.

[@tammywilson6444]

Good evening and thank you for your videos. I receive SSDI and I receive benefits from Ky retirement disability. Periodically I have been up for review from both SS and Ky retirement. I have always been recommended to continue benefits. Not this time unfortunately.Ky retirements medical review doctor recommended to discontinue benefits because the condition has been resolved. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010 I had a distal pancrandectomy at that time. I had a recurrence in 2011 was given 6 months to live. I underwent chemotherapy and radiation. I have some permanent damage due to the radiation such as STAGE III kidney disease, diabetes, gastroparisis and continue nausea and diarrhea. I also have multiple sclerosis but the doctor said in the appeal that the condition has been resolved for which I applied for disability..... pancreatic cancer. So my next phase is to request a hearing. What recommendations do you recommend for me at this hearing?

[@ssdattorney]

You need to focus on the symptoms that would make you unreliable at even a simple, entry level job. Do you have to take unscheduled restroom breaks (if so, how often)? do you have to lie down during the day due to fatigue? do you have some days where you can barely get out of bed? If these are documented by your doctors your odds of winning will go up.

[@emilymathews7073]

Does a CDR make you go back to your onset?

[@kjv-public-domain]

I received an update form that says second request, but I am certain that I didn't get a first request. Should I call the service line on the request form and discuss it with them? Or should I just fill out the second request and mail it?

[@AaronCross760]

it seems like i get these one after the other its like fk off literally I've gotten 2 long forms in the past year

[@terrancemccune1424]

Q14: What changes did we make to our rules about how we consider decisions from other governmental agencies and nongovernmental entities? A14: For claims filed on or after March 27, 2017, we will not provide any written analysis in our determinations and decisions about how we consider decisions made by other governmental agencies or nongovernmental entities that an individual is disabled, blind, or unemployable in any claim for disability or blindness under titles II and XVI of the Act because those decisions are inherently neither valuable nor persuasive to us. However, we will continue to consider relevant medical and other evidence that supports or underlies other governmental agencies' or nongovernmental entities' decisions that we receive based on the applicable evidence categories discussed above.

[@robertwolfeii615]

Is it wise to try to work before a persons first 3 year continuing diabilities review

[@rujiabegum9681]

Many many thanks to you when I living my country in 2008 I will auto accident and broken my right leg one surgery 2008 and another surgery 2009 my husband separation fifteen years I take care my two daughters iam alone all life God will help me all time

[@pitbullwinkle]

The first CDR I got was in '13 ( after being initially approved in '08) and I just got another one last month, My medical conditions haven't improved, and It's my only source of income. I do get a whopping $16, a month is SNAP. Could this be the reason for the 3 year gap? Thanks in advance.

[@Kingbasspickleball1]

mine says one year review , my condition could get better with proper medical treatment.... I have two completely reconstructed knees and degenerative spine and severe brain injury due to multiple concussions....not sure how I could get better at 50..its a downhill spiral from here on

[@ssdattorney]

I agree, that is ridiculous.

[@sajariajohnson587]

Part of why I'm on disability is because of PTSD. In this state there aren't really any regular therapists that take medicaid. They have comp care for the poor and the therapists are social workers. I tried going to them and they quit seeing me. It's like they don't understand how PTSD is or something and they act like if you just have this positive attitude that you won't have triggers and anxiety attacks anymore. I'm undergoing CDR now and haven't been to therapy because no one else will see me with the medicaid and I don't have the money to pay a therapist out of pocket. SSI here only pays $733/month. It doesn't go far. I'm scared it will be held against me. I keep trying to tell them that I try to go to therapists. I have off and on since I was a child and he started attacking me. I never felt like any of them listened to me and some of them even told me I needed to learn to get over it. I even have trouble sleeping at night because of all the nightmares. I haven't had a good night's sleep in a long time. I can't even remember when. It's like people who have good insurance just don't know what it's like to be so limited as to whom you can go see for therapy. The last therapist I went to refused to see me anymore last year because I wasn't showing improvement on these charts where you circle numbers indicating how you feel about things. I was just being honest.

[@chaseevis4739]

Sajaria Johnson Pray to God to help you. That's what I had to do. I have ptsd, also. Listening to Todd White helps me (KZbin) this is my email address: [e-mail]

[@garageofhorror5068]

It’s ridiculous ,if you got it the first time it was for a reason.I gotta go for a review after only two years, and my back is even getting worse.Do you think I’ll be fine?

[@ssdattorney]

It is a little unclear to me why people with severe problems get reviewed while others don't. As long as you have ongoing treatment and solid records you should not lose benefits at your review.

[@garageofhorror5068]

@@ssdattorney I’m on social security two years and their reviewing me,they sent all these forms I have to fill out .I’m 46 years old have chronic back pain still & if anything my back feels worst.Do I have my lawyer fill out the forms or do I ? I go to my Dr.every 4-5 months and need anesthesia for epidural shots which do hardly any good still.Also went for MRI to see if I got worse cuz I feel so much pain still.I also still get prescribed gabapentin,celecoxib,and lexapro from my other dr for depression and panic attacks.Do u think I’ll be ok with their decision,cuz my wife and I think it’s crazy but understand it’s probably mandatory?

[@garageofhorror5068]

@@ssdattorney I’ve taken another mri and nothin has changed,I also take four different medications for my chronic back pain along with depression and anxiety,I go for epidural injections every 3 to 4 months also.My wife filled out the forms with me because I can’t sit very long.It basically asked what I do on an average day and meds I’m taking.Hopefully they get all the records that I see my doctor every few months

[@duncan3417]

I got my benefits when I was 55 or 56. I will be 62 in Feb. I have never been called back. My review was for 5-7 yrs. Will I still be called? Mine was a workmans comp case that I easily won , and required spinal surgery. I was a janitor. Will I still be called in? Thanks

[@ssdattorney]

My guess is "no."

[@duncan3417]

@@ssdattorney Thank You for such a quick reply. Best Wishes

[@WanderingNC]

Mr. Ginsberg, is it possible that a review may be done without the knowledge of the recipient? I was approved back when I was 48 or 49 and the best I remember I think the paperwork said a 3 or 5-year review, however, I am also 100% Total and Permanent rated without future examinations by the VA. I have never really given a damn or not if they wanted to review my case, but then again I never had to go before an ALJ to get approved either. I just bugged the shit out of the SSA lady and buried her in paperwork, lab reports, medical history, treatment records, etc.. until they said I was approved (about 3 months). But I digress. I just was curious if they ever do reviews without the recipient having to respond.

[@ssdattorney]

Yes SSA will review your claim without letting your know. Only if they decide to move to terminate will you get a notice.

[@ArizonaRed]

Now I am more sure I will lose it! Yikes!

[@michelle5042]

My daughter had a review this past 2016 she turned 18 she was born disabled she is like at a 8 yr old level she had a appointment with SSA doctor she explained now they see her as a Adult they did a review which I knew everything would be fine.Doctor told me SSA is now really doing more reviews then ever.And my daughter may have another one when she 28,and explained they are trying to weed out ones they feel can try to work,or go back to work Basically she said SSA is running out of money,

[@ssdattorney]

Michelle, I am also seeing an increase in the number of reviews and yes, I think that SSA is trying to reduce the number of beneficiaries.

[@michelle5042]

I only asked due to she is labled Mental retartdation and CP why would they even bother she said Trust me they are which she just sat with us for 5 mins and even said really no reason I know a lady recently too had a review and they are reviewing called her the other day asked why such a lap in dr vist and missed appointments SSA lady told her if your that bad dont you think you should be at your dr appointments? it dont sound so good to me for her she said to me I been on it for 15 years why bother me now...I explained should always keep your dr appointments I go every 3 mths to all my specialist shots in feet pressure shots in back and such and my neuro also I have 4 diff Doctors and I do what they say

[@michelle5042]

And I did have to file guardinship for my daughter amazes me but I did...due to she turned 18

[@ssdattorney]

Based on what you are writing, I don't think that your daughter will get cut off as her condition is not going to improve.

[@michelle5042]

No not at all But still will do a CDR on her which to me is a waste of time:)