Understanding Medical Improvement

If your condition improves, the SSA may:

• Conduct a medical review to check your current health status.
• Determine if the improvement is sustained and impacts your ability to work.

Continuing Disability Review (CDR)

The SSA will:

• Initiate a CDR to reassess your disability status periodically.
• Request updated medical evidence and may schedule exams.

Impact on Eligibility

If you show improvement:

• The SSA might decide you no longer meet disability criteria.
• This can lead to termination or suspension of your SSDI benefits.

Work and Income Considerations

Improved health might allow:

• You to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA), affecting benefit eligibility.
• The SSA to evaluate if earnings surpass the allowed limits.

Protection and Appeals

If benefits are stopped:

• You have the right to request an appeal.
• The agency must provide notice before terminating benefits, giving time to prepare.