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

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Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security District Manager; Former Family Services Specialist, Department of Social Services; Former Marine Corps Sergeant; University Adjunct Professor. Dr. Ed is one of the most experienced government benefits experts in the country and in his (semi)retirement, he has made hundreds of YouTube videos in order to help seniors, the disabled, survivors, retirees, disabled children, spouses, and others in every state get the benefits they need!

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[flowers]

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?

[b.r]

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

[charleslewis]

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

[serenasmith-bkos]

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 :(

[berthahust]

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.

[amandapirot]

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.

[JimmieHunter-xh]

Thank you I have been so stressed thank you

[EL-iutp]

I have not been Cdr in 10 years. I am 60 years old and have received ssdi since my 30s.

[sicgames]

I submitted my SSA-454-SM online October 21, 2024. Filled it out the best I can. I updated them with the new doctor I'm seeing, also new medications I'm taking. It's hard not to stress out for sure. I'll continue seeing my doctor(s) and taking medications, so SSA knows I'[m trying my best and I am still disabled. It's interesting that they use a quota for those CDR. It's good to know I can rest easy knowing that maybe they won't process mine because the funding they allocate. I believe the not knowing is what stresses people out and the panic of what ifs. I refuse to be homeless. That's the key component that stresses me out the most. I saw one of your videos where you stated, "Fill it out, Forget about it" and I'm like, "How is it possible to forget about it?" But as long as I attend my appointments, take my medications, everything will be okay. In addition, in the Daily Activities section, I stressed that I can't walk for long time without my blood pressure being over 150. I can't help a friend move heavy objects without feeling dizzy and light headed. One thing I did take from Reddit, a lot of people feel SSA is the enemy and they are compelled to beat them like it's a game of chess. It may feel like it at times, but I don't really believe SSA is the enemy nor they're out to make people stressed and worried. It's just a job and they're doing their job. In summary, your videos help a ton of people. I need to take a breather and relax a bit. If I'm not mistaken, it's 90% approval rate for CDRs and that's a high chance of being approved. Flipping a coin at that rate would have it land on head 90% of the time. Your videos help out a lot.

[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!

[ClarenceMcgee-wq]

I got a 3 year review. I have disabled. They didn't get it and suspended my benefits. I'm about to be homeless. What to do? I am 59.

[johnallen-mogx]

Got approved ssdi at 56 now iam 64 never had CDR, Going to regular doctor appointments. With Athritis and high blood pressure. Will i still get CDR

[pinkpastelhearts]

ive been disabled since birth, i have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt since birth, i never worked a day in my life, i also have emotional problems, these reviews always get me nervous and badly upset. i accidentally forgot to put in the remarks section of my medical condition cause i am so badly worked up over this. my form didnt ask about to put my doctor's name, i did make a copy of this form though.

[mikevantil]

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!!

[sarai.]

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!

[thepoliticalstartrek]

I would like to see a video on how the process is different for people who qualify by diagnosis. I qualify under 101.5 I am a below knee amputee of both legs. Is there a way to expedite the process? Will you have to do CDRs?

[Pixandpok]

I was approved for disability in august of 2023- the judge wanted a review a year later- work that always be my CDR until I am 67?

[durand]

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?

[Lisamydear]

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