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Trusted links to governmental and state websites that offer assistance and helpful information for those looking for monetary, financial, and legal help. Social Security Administration Website https://www.ssa.gov/ SSA Operating Manual https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/ SSA Forms https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ SSA Publications https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/ Ticket to Work https://www.ssa.gov/work/ Michigan Food Bank https://www.fbcmich.org/ Housing assistance https://communityhousingnetwor

A continuing disability review or CDR is SSAs way of making sure those who are receiving benefits are still disabled under the rules and should continue receiving benefits.   CDRs are scheduled for everyone who is receiving benefits at some point.  Sometimes an ALJ will put right in their opinion that they think the claimant will show medical improvement and therefore a review should be scheduled in one year, 18 months, 2 years, whatever they feel is appropriate.   Anyone who

As an attorney, I have far too many opportunities to review prior unfavorable decisions.  Many claims are denied, in part, because doctors' statements are inconsistent with their medical records, and because claimants' statements are inconsistent with their own statements or with statements made to their doctors.   A Real Life Example:  Claimant has normal exams at their doctor’s office.  There is no complaint about pain medication not working or an increase in their pain.