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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. These review periods vary depending on the particular 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.
The review will be conducted by the Disability Determination Services department of the Social Security Administration in order to find out if the member should go on receiving 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 the results show that the member can go back to work, the Social Security benefits will be discontinued.
If you disagree with the findings of this review process, an appeal may be filed with the office of the Social Security Administration. A hearing will then be done, in which your case will be subject to a reconsideration. 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.
Can I receive any benefits for caring for my spouse who is disabled? 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 will be given every month and can be up to 50 percent of the disability benefits of your spouse. 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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