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Social Security Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)

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What is the purpose of a Social Security Continuing Disability Review (CDR)?

  1. To determine if a person is still disabled and eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

  2. To determine if a person's disability has improved and they are no longer eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

  3. To determine if a person's disability has worsened and they are eligible for increased Social Security disability benefits.

  4. To determine if a person is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A CDR is a review of a person's disability status to determine if they are still disabled and eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

How often are CDRs conducted?

  1. Every year.

  2. Every two years.

  3. Every three years.

  4. Every five years.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CDRs are typically conducted every three years.

Who is responsible for conducting CDRs?

  1. The Social Security Administration (SSA).

  2. The state disability determination services (DDS).

  3. A private company hired by the SSA.

  4. A doctor chosen by the person receiving disability benefits.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SSA is responsible for conducting CDRs.

What happens during a CDR?

  1. The person receiving disability benefits is interviewed by a SSA representative.

  2. The person receiving disability benefits is examined by a doctor.

  3. The person receiving disability benefits is asked to provide medical records and other documentation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During a CDR, the person receiving disability benefits is interviewed by a SSA representative, examined by a doctor, and asked to provide medical records and other documentation.

What is the outcome of a CDR?

  1. The person receiving disability benefits continues to receive benefits.

  2. The person receiving disability benefits is found to be no longer disabled and their benefits are stopped.

  3. The person receiving disability benefits is found to be disabled but their benefits are reduced.

  4. The person receiving disability benefits is found to be disabled and their benefits are increased.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The outcome of a CDR can be any of the above.

What can a person do if they disagree with the outcome of their CDR?

  1. They can file an appeal with the SSA.

  2. They can file a lawsuit in federal court.

  3. They can contact their congressional representative.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person who disagrees with the outcome of their CDR can file an appeal with the SSA, file a lawsuit in federal court, or contact their congressional representative.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal of a CDR decision?

  1. 60 days.

  2. 90 days.

  3. 120 days.

  4. 180 days.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal of a CDR decision is 60 days.

What is the success rate of appeals of CDR decisions?

  1. Less than 10%.

  2. 10-20%.

  3. 20-30%.

  4. 30-40%.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The success rate of appeals of CDR decisions is typically between 20-30%.

What are some of the common reasons why CDR decisions are overturned on appeal?

  1. The SSA failed to consider all of the evidence.

  2. The SSA made a mistake in evaluating the evidence.

  3. The SSA applied the wrong legal standard.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CDR decisions can be overturned on appeal for a variety of reasons, including the SSA's failure to consider all of the evidence, a mistake in evaluating the evidence, or the application of the wrong legal standard.

What are some of the things that a person can do to increase their chances of winning an appeal of a CDR decision?

  1. Hire an attorney.

  2. Gather and submit all relevant evidence.

  3. File their appeal on time.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person can increase their chances of winning an appeal of a CDR decision by hiring an attorney, gathering and submitting all relevant evidence, and filing their appeal on time.

What is the Social Security Administration's policy on CDRs?

  1. To conduct CDRs as infrequently as possible.

  2. To conduct CDRs as frequently as possible.

  3. To conduct CDRs only when there is evidence that a person's disability has improved.

  4. To conduct CDRs only when there is evidence that a person's disability has worsened.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SSA's policy is to conduct CDRs as infrequently as possible.

What are some of the criticisms of the SSA's policy on CDRs?

  1. CDRs are a waste of time and money.

  2. CDRs are unfair to people with disabilities.

  3. CDRs discourage people from applying for Social Security disability benefits.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SSA's policy on CDRs has been criticized for being a waste of time and money, unfair to people with disabilities, and discouraging people from applying for Social Security disability benefits.

What are some of the things that can be done to improve the CDR process?

  1. Reduce the frequency of CDRs.

  2. Provide more training to SSA employees who conduct CDRs.

  3. Make the CDR process more transparent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CDR process can be improved by reducing the frequency of CDRs, providing more training to SSA employees who conduct CDRs, and making the CDR process more transparent.

What is the future of CDRs?

  1. CDRs will be eliminated.

  2. CDRs will be conducted more frequently.

  3. CDRs will be conducted more fairly.

  4. CDRs will be conducted more transparently.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The future of CDRs is uncertain, but it is likely that they will be conducted more fairly in the future.

What are some of the resources that are available to people who are facing a CDR?

  1. The SSA's website.

  2. The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).

  3. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF).

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of resources available to people who are facing a CDR, including the SSA's website, NOSSCR, and DREDF.

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