What is a Social Security Continuing Disability Review (CDR)?

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[@flowers6576]

Does there ever come a point in time where SSA STOPS sending you CDR's? I've been on SSDI since Dec 2010. I've filled out 3-4 CDR's. It's SOOO stressful, time consuming & makes my diseases flare every time I have to do so! It would be SOOO relieving to know if/that SSA FINALLY got it that I'm not going to magically get better, only worse. And I've expressed that in the CDR's. Will they ever stop sending me CDR's?

[@MyGovExpert]

Once you get close to your full retirement age they will stop. Unfortunately, that's about it. Sorry I can't give you a better answer. Ed

[@berthahust3038]

So if it sets on someone's desk at the SSA office will the payments continue. I'm thinking and hoping that we will continue receiving benefits.

[@serenasmith-bk8os]

I struggle just to wash a load of dishes. I am doing my CDR right now and so stressed. I’ve been crying all day because I’m worried the state of the economy is going to be an incentive for them to tell sick people too bad, you’re off disability. I will surely end up homeless :(

[@MyGovExpert]

Just fill everything out to the best of your ability, send it back, and forget about it. I've done 10,000s of those and that's my best advice!!

[@b.r2715]

Thanks Dr Weir, I got one coming today, I'm less stressed! I'll check out more of your videos and subscribe

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you. Yea, they really stress a lot of people with those start/stop/start/stop CDRs. Take care, Ed

[@charleslewis3045]

my decisión letter had no mention of a review…. however, my award letter did, it’s only 16 months from my first payment in dec 2023… (apr 2025) but a little more than 3 years if you count my onset date and back pay time of feb 2022…. i do worry about this, i’m also a disabled vet receiving compensation from the VA …. now it’s 2 pensions i have to always worry can be taken away or reviewed. gonna stay in top of my doc appointments and sure my disabilty míes remain documented accurately 👍🏼 thanks for the videos

[@user-zd1mk3rx6r]

Thank you I have been so stressed thank you

[@MyGovExpert]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@floridaproductions]

SSDI started Jan 2016, still active. Never had a CDR it’s (8) years now. Sixty four in June. Original letter said every (7) years. Very interesting ?

[@MyGovExpert]

Exactly. You never know. It’s more about the budget than anything else.

[@Anchor7]

On the update form, is it best to say your doctor has told you NOT to work or "we haven't discussed it"? There comes a point where Doctors know you're disabled and its not really brought up anymore unless you are there for that reason. They will just ask "hows issue X doing, you hangin in there" and we say "yes Doc thanks". Often times at the Doc for Co-issues, not necessarily the issue that disabled me. BUT, the Doctors knows I cannot work.

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@user-rk2vf7oj9b]

Can you please go step by step with the form You talk more about office instead the form how to be filled in, to get approval I mean you did good video, thank you. Just please describe if you can the cath thank you

[@kshinkar]

How often do they do a review of cases that are flagged for Compassionate Allowance like stg 4 cancers ? Are there any diseases that are not subject to the CDR? Thank you

[@bryandraughn9830]

I still haven't received all of my backpay and I just got a letter that says they will call me to "make sure you're still eligible". I was approved a year ago. These people don't exactly fill me with confidence. Anyways, thanks for your helpful videos.

[@MyGovExpert]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully, they'll get everything straightened out.

[@emilymathews7073]

I’m so sorry for another question! I recently read the following: “If the worker’s average income during the trial work period met or exceeded the SGA threshold, disability benefits are terminated. If the earnings fall under the SGA amount, benefits will continue.” But I thought the trial date was an unlimited income period. This said the exact opposite. Thanks! Hope I make sense.

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@CrashCraftLabs]

wait so why am i being reviewed? there is no chance of my condition improving there are no cures for bi polar and skitzo or for my shrinking discs in my spine, im perm disabled yet im up for review again wtf?

[@bedtimesd.1247]

how do I find out what were the Key reasons I was granted disability payments.

[@MyGovExpert]

You could just ask them to send you a report. But sometimes they don't if mental issues are involved.

[@Brendan_Johnson]

This happens every few months for me and I don't know why.

[@jessicalaurita8440]

Read your awards letter when you first got approved for your benefits. It’ll state in the awards letter how often they will review your case. Mine is every 3 years. It depends on the person’s medical situation . The first CDR they waited for 5 years to review my case. I’m not sure what the delay was. But now it’s every 3 years.

[@amandapirot1022]

Thank you for your informative CDR video. I'm wondering when my SSDI approval letter said I would get a health audit in 5 to 7 years. Is that 5-7 years from the 1st month I received monthly SSDI payments (Jan 2020), or 5-7 years from when the back pay began (mid 2017)? Also, I'm turning 62 in the spring. Should I expect to have a CDR before turning 62 and again before I turn 67? I did just receive a letter of continuation of benefits based upon a financial audit/work review earlier this year.

[@MyGovExpert]

I'm doing a KZbin Live this Thursday at 3pm PST. I will answer your question then. It's a common question that many have! See you then!

[@johnboy5177]

5-7 from when they determined that you were disabled when you saw the SSA doctor If you are turning 62 you are getting close to retirement If you were born later than 1960 your full retirement age (FRA) is 67 then it will convert to Social Security Retirement In your 60’s Continuing Disability Review (CDR) highly unlikely No more CDR when you reach Full Retirement Age

[@Atlassian.]

Thank you for the informative video. I was approved for SSDI on my initial claim - for mental health no less. The approval letter has already advised me that I'll be subject to a CDR in three years (I'll be 34 years old). I'd like to try and go to college part-time (6 credit-hours per semester) while receiving benefits but am concerned about how this may affect my CDR or even trigger one to occur sooner. I don't have an intention to earn a degree. I just want to try taking a part-time class schedule at the local community college to have some responsibility and social interaction. Are my concerns warranted? Thank you!

[@MyGovExpert]

Congrats! This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqyY5ujn9yUpLc

[@aidk23]

Thank you for your informative video! My question is how do i find out how often my CDR's will be? My award letter has me signed me up for Ticket to Work which doesn't have CDR during the program, but I'm not going to be doing Ticket to Work. Also how do i unassign from Ticket to Work? I keep getting bounced around and i don't want it.

[@MyGovExpert]

You can call SSA and they will tell you when your CDR is scheduled. And then call the Ticket service to disenroll.

[@sarai.1640]

Hi. Thanks for the video. I filled out my CDR form online 3 + months ago and just recently received a "function report" from my state office. Is this a common situation? Does this signal anything to you as an expert in this field? Thank you!

[@MyGovExpert]

Nothing special...just part of the process. But it does mean that they are actually looking at your particular case.

[@durand1160]

I just got my first cdr I have chronic knee pain need a knee replacement but doctor told me to wait for a few years because of my hard wear in knee no real improvements should I worry my doctor said I still can’t work yet?

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@JoanMcCants-cs9tq]

Hmmm SSECURITY Is Rather Unusual. The Work Should Be Checked And Not Let Go. 🇺🇲✔️😲🇺🇲

[@mikevantil79]

Very informative video, thank you very much. I won my case 3 years ago and the time for my CDR was the end of last month, I have not received anything in the mail yet, how do I know if they sent it and it got lost in the mail and the clock is ticking and I don't know if it is?? Should I call them or just wait and assume something will show up in the mail sometime. How much later than your review date can it get to?? Thanks!!

[@MyGovExpert]

As long as your address is correct at SSA, then they just didn't have the budget to do yours. So it sounds like you are good for this round!

[@Angie_Slay]

If someone had loaned someone money before their disability and the person begins to pay them back now while they are receiving benefits . Would this be considered a countable or a non countable ? What types of examples can they NOT count and what examples DO count? Also what if someone lives on a property that they were paying rent to own on but that person decided not to sell so the money bought the mobile home and it’s paid off but don’t own the property and now don’t pay rent . How would this count?

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry for the delay in responding. I got a LOT of comments all at once. If you still have questions or need help, please join my KZbin LIVE Q&A Thursdays at 4pm PST. Take care, Ed

[@relaxinmeditation8710]

Question... my ssi benefits were stopped without hearing. Isnt that a violation of my Due Process writes? Also..According to Rule SI 02301.300, the SSA is obligated to provide individuals with notice and an opportunity for a hearing before suspending or terminating their benefits

[@MyGovExpert]

A hearing is with a judge. But if you believe they stopped it incorrectly you can submit an SSA561.

[@relaxinmeditation8710]

@@MyGovExpert Uhhhhh... I know a hearing is with a judge thats why i asked the question that way. Already filed that form and waiver form 2 wks ago. All of a sudden i owe $1200 after i received disaster assistance which isnt counted. So basically..SSA being a federal entity has to follow federal law, they can't violate it which is due process. The Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause ensures that citizens have the right to a fair and just process before being deprived of their rights 18 USC

[@joeplacetas1]

Question,,,my dad just got a second CDR review in a matter of 5 years, there were only 4 questions, like,, Did your doctor said that you can't work? It's your situation better or worse ? Have you gone to the doctor for evaluation,,counseling,, prescriptions,,,there are 3 small lines, he wanted to put the three things on each line but there is no space,,than he just put each thing on each line and the dates,,,was that correct? and finally, he can't sign in online because he bought a new phone, however he gets emails alerts from the ss when ever they send him a message or an increase,,,well he did it on line March 3,,,today March 18, he got an email alert from ss that he had a message,,his very worried, he can't see the message and he worries why would he get a note or a message from ss 3 weeks after he did the review,,,note: he will be 60 years old next month, ,,can you please elaborate to help him have a little peace, thanks.

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry, I'd have to see the file

[@TeufelHund]

What if your approval letter doesn't have a date or time frame of when to expect a CDR? Does that mean 7 years before a CDR?

[@MyGovExpert]

You can give them a call and ask. But the whole system is so budget dependent that you never know when/if it will happen. Did you watch my recent video on what to expect when you get disability? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqyY5ujn9yUpLc Give me a call if you have any questions. Take care, Ed 702-738-1256

[@RR98guy]

Can you comment on how cdr,s are handled for overseas living citizens? I have never heard of anyone residing overseas getting a cdr that collects ssdi. I will be 64 in a few months and have never got one since leaving the us 9 years ago. I had 3 in the 10 years I lived in the US. Thanks

[@kennethfreeman6072]

I had to see a doctor that the Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Consulate sent me to for my CDR when I lived in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The doctors had a contract with the Federal Benefits Unit.

[@RR98guy]

Wow, you are now the only one I ever heard of that received cdr's while being out of the country. Do you mind me asking your present age? @@kennethfreeman6072

[@MyGovExpert]

Sorry for the delay in responding. I got a LOT of comments all at once. If you still have questions or need help, please join my KZbin LIVE Q&A Thursdays at 4pm PST. Take care, Ed

[@Lisamydear]

I have a medical review next week Thursday. I am nervous

[@MyGovExpert]

Just do your best. Be honest....they already have most of the information anyway. SSA employees want to approve those...less work for them! Good luck and let me know if you have any questions, Ed 702-738-1256

[@user-rk2vf7oj9b]

Question: do you X cross the Doctor and I didn't discuss to work or Doctor no Work. I am extremely sick we never talk about Work unfortunately, because they can't keep with my illness. Unfortunately is sad. I am sick and I want to get better

[@richardturner7664]

Why ?🤔 if you Disable, And got medical proof, You Good 👁️

[@robertmiller4068]

I have a CDR in 7 years ! Which I am going to be 60 . Would I get another one after that ?

[@MyGovExpert]

Probably not.

[@emilymathews7073]

What form to appeal a CDR decision?

[@MyGovExpert]

SS561, Request for Reconsideration.

[@emilymathews7073]

@@MyGovExpert thank you! And not a 789 or 3441 or 827? I’ve been told so many forms by so many different lawyers and people! Help! 😢

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

How long is the process ?

[@MyGovExpert]

Weeks to months...

[@jongonegone1262]

are all ssi people on a CDR for life ?

[@MyGovExpert]

Until they reach their full retirement age. But remember, there's 2 types: medical CDRs and Work CDRs.

[@charleshines2142]

If I phoned the SSA and asked them if there was a review in my near future, would it cause one to come up sooner? Also how can I prepare for it or avoid it? I have some learning disabilities and I could really use the help of a good psychiatrist or psychologist to give me a fair assessment of them. I know it is too common for the SSA to send you to a doctor who does not see the severity of your disabilities. How in the heck my attorney helped me get past the first exam without losing my benefits is something I will never fully grasp. Of course she has been helping maybe many other people in the same situation keep their benefits. I know it is somehow possible to have the results of the exam contested for various reasons. What I need is a doctor who is willing to get to know me and see the true severity of my disabilities for what they really are. I am not looking for someone to lie about them but I also don't want someone who downplays them either. More like someone who doesn't really like the SSA and refuses to unfairly help them kick people off their benefits. I am willing to travel some uncertain distance to see such a doctor if he or she really is so good at the job. Ideally it would be someone willing to engage in normal conversation and do other discreet tests all while making it seem fun in some way. It would be a miracle if that doctor lived near me. Down the road from me within walking distance is an expensive drug rehab resort. They don't do learning disability evaluation related stuff as far as I know but it would be a place where there is likely to be a psychologist or psychiatrist. As I said, I could walk there if I had to see them but they would not be right for me and I am also not willing to burry myself in medical debt. When my mother was still alive she was married to someone who lived across the road from it. My last CDR was a short form and that was 1 or 2 years ago so I wonder how long I have before they try to send me to one of their doctors. I am OK with visiting UPMC Western Psychiatric if I must and if it comes to it I realize that being committed for an evaluation is nothing to fear. I just realize to take care of a few small things first like making sure the house is secure and all of that since if they do decide to do that you may be away from home for a week.

[@jessicalaurita8440]

They will notify you by mail. I just received a letter last week for my CDR. I have a phone interview on Thursday the letter stated they need more information about my disabilities even though I already filled a form out last August in 2022. And in May of this year they sent me another letter saying that they received the information about my disabilities and that no more information was needed on my behalf and now they want more information…. I’m confused as to what other information they could possibly need. This is my 3rd time doing a CDR. I’ve been on disability since September 2011. Obviously nothing has changed and everything is on file. I guess they might have me fill out more forms. Even though I already did that last August. 😂

[@gwillis01]

hello there

[@MyGovExpert]

Hey

[@soonermodels1173]

Why would they lose it? Are they that incompetent?

[@MyGovExpert]

Quite often they don't actually lose the documents. They are just misrouted to the wrong person/section.

[@cctrans29]

I'll be 65 soon. And there is no date or year I'll get a CDR on my SSD award letter. Are my chances high I'll still get a CDR?

[@deponca3143]

Nope.Once you turn 65 no more CDR

[@cctrans29]

@@deponca3143 thank you.

[@k9usa149]

Hi Dr. Seems that there is no mention of a cdr or medical categories of cdr on the notice of award. Have you seen some people not having any mention of CDR on the notice of award?

[@MyGovExpert]

That's the second time I've heard that. I wonder if they started taking that off the award letter. You can always call your caseworker or the national number, 800-772-1213 to get the time frame. But as I mentioned in the video, even if your day is approaching you might not have to do one because it's all federal budget driven. So maybe ignorance is bliss! Let me know if you or someone you know still needs help with all things Social Security or Medicare. Take care, Ed 702-738-1256

[@k9usa149]

@@MyGovExpert I took you advice and called, thank you. I was told that i would not be scheduled for a cdr for 7 years based on my disability. I just turned 60 and was just awarded. Seems I will be 67 when they do the CDR. I have referred a few of my disabled Veteran friends your way as they are looking to apply for SSDI. Thank you sir.

[@MyGovExpert]

@@k9usa149 That pretty much means you will never have to do a CDR. Because once you reach your full retirement age your disability will be switched to retirement benefits. So no more CDRs once you are on retirement. Your benefit amount and everything will stay the same. Thanks for referring your friends. Lot's of people out there aren't receiving what they should. Take care, Ed

[@guya5352]

Retirement SSA money is not tax payers money, you are mistaken. My ass bleeds from working hard and paying to the system. Who says SSA retirement is tax payers money?