Continuing Disability Review (CDR)

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Undergoing a review for a Social Security Disability Insurance program, known as a Continuing Disability Review(CDR) can be a stressful endeavor. One is inclined to ask ?How likely am I to be approved for benefits after the review?? There are quite a few variables to consider, the most significant of which will be laid out here. The first and most fundamental element of the CDR is exactly what the name would suggest, being, are you still disabled? The SSA is required approximately every three years to conduct a routine medical examination with beneficiaries of SSI. If the beneficiary is still disabled(the word being defined in the Social Security Act of 1935 as the inability to participate in any gainful physical activity due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, …show more content…

Meaning the amount of interference upon the individual?s basic work-related activities that is being experienced. If there is a good degree of interference, the individual will be considered disabled. 3. Is the impairment included or of equal severity to one included in the SSA?s listing of impairments? The listing of impairments covers 14 bodily systems: Musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, hemic(meaning related to blood) or lymphatic, skin or subcutaneous tissue, genitourinary(meaning related to the genital and urinary organs), endocrine, neurological, multiple body, mental, neoplastic, immunologic, and speech/special senses. If the impairment fits one of these criteria, or is of equal severity to one that does, it is likely considered a disability. 4. Can any other type of work be done by the individual? This is determined by taking into account age, education, and transferrable skills that the individual may have in order to establish whether or not it is possible for the individual to do any work befitting them with their disability. If they are able to, they will likely not be eligible for

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