Social Security Benefits
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What are my options of the SSA determines that I am not disabled anymore and is cutting 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 there is a chance that the condition will improve, a review will be done in 3 years. If the condition is deemed permanent, a review will be done in 5 to 7 years.
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. The member will go through an interview process and will be asked about his or her condition since being granted Social Security benefits. At this point, a medical examiner will determine whether or not the condition has improved. If it is determined that the member is able to return to work, the Social Security benefits will stop.
If you feel that you are still disabled at this point, you may appeal the decision with the Social Security Administration office. You may then be asked to attend a hearing, upon which time a reconsideration decision will be made. If the decision to discontinue your Social Security Benefits still stands, you may make an appeal in a federal district court or present your case before a judge of administrative law.
Will SSA pay me to care for my disabled spouse? While there is currently no provision in the SSA that will directly pay you to care for your disabled spouse, you may be eligible to receive certain benefits once your spouse receives Social Security benefits. These benefits are given monthly and can be equal to 50 percent of the disabled spouses benefits. It is important to note however that the SSA imposes a limit to the amount of social security benefits that a family can receive.
If the VA finds that I am disabled, should I expect to SSA to find me disabled as well? One of the main differences between the SSA system and the VA system is that the SSA does not place percentage levels on disability. 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.
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