All Disability Social Security Questions...We Have The Answers
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What can I do if the SSA finds that I am no longer disabled and wants to cut off my Social Security benefits? All cases that pass through the Social Security Administration are reviewed periodically in order to determine if the member is still disabled. The time period between reviews are slightly different depending on the members medical condition. If the members condition is expected to improve, he or she will be up for review in 6 to 30 months. If a possibility that the condition will improve remains, the review will be undertaken after 3 years. If the member is determined to have a permanent medical condition, the review will be undertaken after 5 to 7 years have passed.
When the time for the review comes, the case will be forwarded to the Disability Determination Services department in order to determine the members continued eligibility for Social Security benefits. A number of questions will be asked regarding the original condition, any changes that have occurred, any treatment that has recently been undertaken, and the work status of the member since the Social Security benefits were given. A medical examiner will then determine the present state of the members medical condition. If the results show that the member can go back to work, the Social Security benefits will be discontinued.
If you disagree with the findings of this review process, an appeal may be filed with the office of the Social Security Administration. You may then be asked to attend a hearing, upon which time a reconsideration decision will be made. If you are found to be ineligible for further Social Security benefits, you have the option of filing for an appeal with an administrative law judge, take your case to an Appeals Council, or file a lawsuit in the federal district court.
Will SSA pay me to care for my disabled spouse? While the SSA does not pay caregivers of disabled spouses directly, they may be able to receive benefits of their own. These benefits will be given every month and can be up to 50 percent of the disability benefits of your spouse. Keep in mind that there is a limit to the total amount of social security benefits that can be given to a family based on your spouses Social Security account.
If the VA finds that I am disabled, should I expect to SSA to find me disabled as well? Unfortunately, the SSA system does not gauge varying levels of disability, unlike the VA system. Therefore, while you may be eligible for benefits under the VA system even if you are only partially disabled, there is still a chance that you may be turned down by the SSA. More information Social security benefits
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