This information may help claimants with representation, as well as claimants who are not represented by an attorney or non attorney representative. Understanding how the Social Security Disability system works can make the difference between winning or not winning the continuing disability benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. To win a claim for ongoing and past due benefits, claimants should learn about the disability process to improve their chances of winning. |
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I was awarded disability on my first try. However, I received a letter that they expect my health to improve and that they would review my case at the first year. I should be subject to review during August, 2004. My oncologist and my psychiatrist both feel I will not be able to work anymore. What are the chances of SSI denying me the continuance of my SSI after they complete my review? Even though my cancer is now in remission, I am still extremely depressed and in constant pain, therefore I am on various different medications for both pain and depression. I see my doctors regularly, including my internist, every 2 months. I am starting to panic that I will be denied. Most claimants who are approved for either ssi or social security disability are also granted continuing benefits when their claim is re-evaluated at a continuing disability review, or cdr. A case being diaried (set to be reviewed) for a year can, in some instances, indicate that an approval was somewhat "borderline"; in your case, though, it could simply reflect that an expected change in the severity of your impairment warrants an earlier reappraisal. And, in fact, disability cases involving neoplasms, i.e. cancer, often fit this mold. You shouldn’t worry too much about it. Most recipients whose cases come up for review ARE granted continuing benefits. If your psychiatrist and oncologist both feel that you will be unable to return to work and their records and statements reflect this position, your benefits will, most likely be continued. Also, the fact that you maintain regular contact with your doctors is a plus, because, in addition to developing the relationship you have with your medical providers, it guarantees that when your case is looked at again there will be ample---and recent---records on which to base a decision. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, peripheral field problems or other vision loss, clinical obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity or, simply, adhd, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "questions" & "how" pages. |
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