When I'm up for reevaluation, can I be cut off? - Disabilities Message Board

CFD 333 · 07-24-2007, 11:34 AM

I was approved last summer for SSDI due to post-Lyme Disease/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, anxiety, and panic disorder. The letter I recieved said that I was approved up until December of 2008 and then they will reevaluate the case. What does this mean exactly? Do they call you back in for a medical examination and, if so, what is the likelyhood that you could lose your benefits even though you're still sick?

I'm just afraid that somehow they will find a loophole to kick me off even though I still need it very badly...I'm even worse now physically than I was then.

Is there anything you can do that increases your likelyhood of not losing benefits? Like going to see a lot of doctors, etc? How does this work?

Thanks everyone.

cantell · 07-24-2007, 01:13 PM

dont quote me but from what I understand is they do this to see if you are seeking and continuing medical treatment and if you condition has worsened or gotten better.

also, from what I understand is when once approved for benifits the less the liklyhood of them taking it away.

hope this helps some..I am sure someone else will come along shortly and maybe help you out more. I know I have read post on this board concerning a simular situation..maybe you could do a search on the subject for more information..good luck and take care

RetiredDirector · 07-24-2007, 02:58 PM

When I got my letter of acceptance for benefits, it said that I would be subject to a possible review in 5-7 years. That was over four years ago. I begin my fifth year in March of 2008.

Someone had told me earlier that reviews like that really didn't mean too much, especially if you are older, like 50 or over. They just want to see if it's possible you can work and possibly even retained for a new occupation you could do.

If anyone has additional information on this, we would welcome your input.

CFD 333 · 07-25-2007, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the help so far. I've pretty much heard the same things, but there seems to be very little in forums about this kind of thing. I assume it must not be a big deal if so few people are talking about it.

Still, I'd like to hear from someone who has actually gone through the process themselves and lived to tell about it...haha. I'm very curious about the procedure and if there is anything I should do to be prepared for it.

Thanks again.

Vergie · 07-25-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lamotta77

Thanks for the help so far. I've pretty much heard the same things, but there seems to be very little in forums about this kind of thing. I assume it must not be a big deal if so few people are talking about it.

Still, I'd like to hear from someone who has actually gone through the process themselves and lived to tell about it...haha. I'm very curious about the procedure and if there is anything I should do to be prepared for it.

Thanks again.

Hi,

I've experienced going thru the mini version of reviews if its considered a review twice. I was sent a card type questionaire with about 6 questions on it, called Updated information. SSA needs to know based upon these questions if they need to do a FULL blown medical review. Basically the questions are...1] are you seeing a doctor, dates etc. Are you working etc. Have you discussed with your doctor if you can go back to work? Are you better, worse or same? ...Based on your answers, SSA will decide IF they'll continue with the extensive review.....I understand that as long as you see your DR. and are getting treatment you'll remain on SSDI. Please consider every case is different. I'm just sharing my individual experience with SSDI.

Vergie