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Learn How to Handle a Continuing Disability Review

If you have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, also known as SSDI, you probably feel fortunate since many people get denied. However, your SSDI payments may only be temporary.  Whether or not there is a major change in your life, your case might be reviewed by the Social Security Administration. If you do get a notice of a review, contact a lawyer. Researching and understanding the process is also helpful.

Though the SSA has a right to review your circumstances, all steps of the review must be conducted in accordance with federal regulations and legal procedural rules. You will get a notification in the mail, which will spell out why the Social Security Administration has selected your case for review. It will also give you a chance to send in proof that confirms that you still qualify.

Once the Continuing Disability Review is started, you can expect the following:

• The SSA doctors will thoroughly go over your medical history for the past year
• Your doctor could be contacted
• You might need to have more tests run that prove that your disability is truly debilitating and ongoing
  


While it might seem like an invasion of privacy, or a suggestion that the SSA does not trust you, that is not it. In fact, these reviews may be made every three years, sometimes simply because you neglected to update certain information. Considering the large amount of money the SSA distributes annually, officials just want to be sure its recipients are actually too disabled to work.

If for some reason the SSA concludes that you are no longer eligible for SSDI, you are entitled to an appeal. However, you should not wait until your benefits are terminated to contact a lawyer. The best time to do so is the instant you receive the notification about the impending review. This way you know what to expect, and how to reestablish that you are entitled to SSDI benefits.  

If you, or your loved one, are suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The disability lawyers at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.