No, not that I know personally more than having a passing aquaintenance with.

Here's the thing, there are people that work the system, and if you have real evidence of someone doing so, you should report them. But, it's difficult even with an in-depth medical review for a doc with lots of experience to always get it right. That's why there is so many safety nets to keep having applications reexamined. If you saw me out in public, you would question why I was approved. The reality of my life is that I'm homebound except for a few days a month due to pain and the side effects of meds. I don't owe anyone an explanation of why I receive SSDI, and I extend the same courtesy. Those that pose questions that imply they're trying to work the system, I usually will question. In order to be proactive to qualify for or to retain benefits, it pays to be savvy about the system, though... There are no easy answers.

Untilthebell, anyone working will get the long form CDR and might get pulled back in to see SS docs. Working and going to school are both alerts that someone's health may have improved.

Someone that is very knowledgable confirmed that if you stay below $720 in PT work, you're less likely to lose your benefits. (That's the amount that counts towards Trial Work Period months)

a very close friend of mine who was collecting ssdi benefits for about 9 years for depression and migraine headaches recently had his ssdi benefits terminated due to not seeing a doctor on a regular basis.infact,he had not seen a doctor since social security last reviewed his case in 2004 in which his benefits were continued at that time.he was sent to one of their doctors as part of the cdr review.due to some financial problems he's been haveing lately he has been unable to afford to go to the doctor and has no way to get there since his car was repossesed.he was sent the 10 page report to fill out as part of the review.since he has not been seing any doctors there was basically not much to fill out on the form except for some basic information.after about 3 weeks after sending in the form he recieved a letter telling him that his benefits were being terminated due to his medical improvement.i guess social security assumed that since he hasn't been to a doctor in a while that his condition has improved to the point where he can return to work and to terminated benefits..i read a story online about this very subject about people who are being affected by the economy and can't afford to go to the doctor on a regular basis and who's benefits are being stopped due to not receiving treatment for their disabling condition.the article went on to say that social security is cracking down on people who aren't truly disabled and who are not seeing a doctor on a regular basis.once approved for ssdi benefits that doesn't mean you have a free pass for benefits for the rest of your life.you must continually prove to social security by continueing to see your doctors and takeing medications so that when the time comes for your cdr review you will have all of the evidence needed to prove that your still disabled and to have your benefits continued.

I have a question about my benefits and the reviews. Are we suppose to contact the medicare agency if we get another new diaganosis? I developed something else serious, and was wondering if I should do so. ginnie

So long as you've been approved, there's no need to update them you've gotten worse. If your health improves more than when you were approved, then there is a legal requirement. Otherwise, let sleeping dogs lie...

Another CDR- review question.

IF one applied for SSDI on many different issues. For example my husband applied for Irritable bowel didease, Depression,anxiety, arthritis and epilepsy but he was only approved for SSDI for Arthritis & Epilepsy. So when review time comes does he mention the depression, anxiety & IBS? OR just mention and speak about what he was approved on?

Even though he was not approved from depression,anxiety and IBS he still takes meds for all. Plus he is not working at all and see's his doctors regular, every few months.

Thank You!

Hope everybody is well!!!

Yes I got worse. thanks for your responce. I tread lightly where benefits are concerned and try to do all the right things. Appreciate the answer. ginnie

The Surviving a Continuing Disability Review GUIDE that I believe you already read, advises that you "use the same diagnosis for which the individual was originally approved."

short form just fill out for what you were approved for. long form, put in what you were approved for plus whatever else is going on.

You're right, I was assuming the question was in regards to the short form!