Originally Posted by gilbert

my cousin who was recieving ssdi for about 15 years for bi-polar disorder and depression recently had his benefits stopped for the following reason.he recently had his disibility case reviewed by the social security admnistration..this was his 3rd review in 15 years since he first got on ssdi.social security sent him a letter giveing him there decision about his disibility case review.they said in the letter that they find that he no longer qualifies for disibility benefits under ss rules because he had not seen a doctor or takeing any medications for quite some time.the letter goes on to say that since he has not seen a doctor in a while or takeing any medications that his condition has improved to the point where he can return to work...

Originally Posted by SDMarina

I am experiencing a review after receiving benefits for 8 yrs now. I had no idea that although I was deemed to have a permanent disability that I would still have to now prove I qualify. I keep reading here that a big issue is that you need to see your doctor regularly and take meds. After the first few yrs. of trying different medication "cocktails", nothing improved my condition, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dystonia (seizures during sleep) There is no treatment for it. In fact all meds that were tried over the years practically turned me into a pharmacy smelling zombie. So, I now have a serious concern that although my condition is static, I will be denied continued benefits because I don't take meds.