Responding to Unfavorable Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
What to do if you undergo a continuing disability review by Social Security and receive notice that your benefits are being terminated: Immediately write a letter to your local Social Security office. Include your name, address and Social Security number on the letter. State two things in the letter: (1) I disagree with your decision to stop my benefits and I want to appeal. (2) I want to continue to receive my regular benefits pending the outcome of the appeal.* (If you lose the appeal, Social Security will want this money back). Sign the letter. If possible, deliver it or have someone deliver it to the Social Security office. Get them to make a copy of the letter and stamp it or sign it--as proof it was delivered to them. If hand delivery is absolutely impossible, mail the letter via certified mail. Keep a copy of the letter. Ask the post office to send you a delivery confirmation showing the date the letter was delivered to Socia...