Common Events that Can Trigger a Continuing Disability Review in Oregon
In addition to reviews scheduled at regular time periods after you started receiving benefits, other changes can trigger a review.
If any of these things happen, Social Security might review whether you still need benefits no matter how long it’s been since you were approved or last reviewed:
- You returned to work.
- Your medical records show improvement in your health.
- You stopped following prescribed treatments without a valid reason.
- New treatments are available for your condition.
- You completed a vocational training or rehabilitation program.
- You completed a trial work period testing whether you can work again.
- Social Security received a report of your condition changing.
In some cases, even routine updates like new medical records or changes in your daily activity can prompt Social Security to take a closer look at your case.
At Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor, our Oregon disability lawyers help clients respond to these reviews so they can protect the benefits they depend on.
We can give you clear guidance on how to get through this process. You’ll need to fill out forms updating Social Security on your medical condition.
What Social Security Looks for During a Continuing Disability Review
A Continuing Disability Review is not only an update on your case, but also a full evaluation of whether you still qualify for benefits.
To determine whether you will continue receiving your benefits, Social Security will look at whether you still meet key requirements, including:
- Your condition still meets Social Security’s definition of a disability.
- You’re still unable to perform work-related physical or mental activities.
- Your condition is expected to last at least 12 more months.
The strongest cases have consistent medical records and clear documentation of ongoing limitations. Even small gaps or inconsistencies can raise questions.
We can offer one bit of reassurance, however: If you fill out all the forms, provide all the updates, and make it clear your health problems continue to hinder your ability to work, your benefits will probably continue.
It’s relatively unusual for Social Security to cut off somebody’s benefits in a CDR.
The Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor disability attorneys have 60 years of combined experience helping people win benefits and regain stability in their lives.
If you’re worried about losing benefits that you still need, talk to us in Eugene-Springfield, Albany, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Medford, Grants Pass and across Oregon.
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Whether you’re trying to determine if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you need help filing your application, or you received a denial notice and want another chance, our law firm helps from the beginning and stays by your side.
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