I just hope they are going after the proper individuals who are robbing it from those who really are disabled. Its sad when you have a true disabilty and your denied and put through such stress, yet others with a so called bad back are out playing golf,working and still collecting disability.

And the link you posted was great (Thank You).Some of those numbers were a bit shocking yes.Being so new to this SSDI thing I had no clue that many lost their benefits when review time came.

Do you personally know anyone who lost their benefits? If so why?

Hope everybody is well!

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)

I'm so stressed over the short form 455. I researched it how to avoid a human review it. The remark section should be less than 30 words or 200 characters. I stayed under those numbers; however, I read the threat here and you guys recommend leaving the remarks blank. Now I am freaking out.

Will the PC be able to read 40 MG? I used the section to stay that my condition got worse since I got approved and listed my medications.

Do you think I can white it all out & send in a copy of it so the whiteout isn't noticeable?? I got approved 6 years ago & this is the first time getting a review. Weird, but it happened after I registered online to get a benefit letter.....I haven't sent it out yet. I'm worry about the remark section. Stupid me, I wanted to leave it blank after reading the about the process & my dope part of my brain decided to fill it out....SIGH! Thanks

it is recommended not to fill out the remarks section, however some people who posted here did and theirs went through ok. you could also request another short form to complete. i also just requested a proof of benefits letter a few weeks before i got the short form....coincidence?

I just got my first request form and of course I jumped in when I received the Update Report (short form) and completed it before finding this helpful thread. I added remarks stating that my conditions have worsened and included a new diagnosis. I have NOT sent the form yet and would like to redo the form and want to request a new one. My question is, if I call to request another form, will that cause a 'red flag' and what reason should I give for asking for another form? Lost original, misplaced, etc? Also, concerning question 4 (describe your health), should I check same or worse? Thanks in advance and hope to hear back soon.

You should have no problem getting another form and am sure people do that on a daily basis. Theres a million reason why you could need a new form, all of which am sure SS doesnt care.

When you get the new form, you should make a bunch of blank copies thou, so when a mistake happens, you have another blank form

Thanks Bobby, I appreciate the information and advice, I'll call SS and request another form.