Do you know what a CDR is? Have you even heard of a CDR? A CDR, or continuing disability re-evaluation, sometimes happens when you have been on disability for long enough. Not everyone is required to go through this program, however. To educate readers about this process, this article will explain the ins and outs of CDR.
Simply put, a CDR occurs from time to time when the Social Security Administration needs to reevaluate an individual’s disability claim. There is no set amount of time after which a person will have to undergo a CDR, and it can vary from person to person. For adults, a CDR can come up between three to seven years in most cases, or it can happen after a set amount of time after which an individual’s disability is expected to improve. Children can also be the subject of a CDR, and this usually occurs when the child turns 18. There are other events that can trigger a CDR too. These events can include, but are not limited to, an individual on disability returning to work, an individual informing the Social Security Administration that their condition has improved, another person or organization informing the Social Security Administration, or if a new treatment is developed to treat the individual’s disability.
If you are up for a CDR, then the Social Security Administration will notify you by mail, and you will begin the process of reevaluation. As part of this reevaluation, the Administration can look at your case over the entire period since you began receiving disability benefits. To ensure that you appropriately complete your CDR, and to help you continue receiving your disability benefits, you should consider speaking with an attorney with experience responding to CDR’s. An attorney will be able to help you continue getting the benefits you deserve, and they will also be able to help you navigate this reevaluation process as it particularly refers to your case.
