Question regarding length of SSD

[Sammie]

Tomorrow I have an appointment with VR..While going through my paperwork and re-reading my Fully Favorable letter, I noticed something in the verbage.

Is the language of Period of Disablity the correct verbage they use for permanent disablity?

OR

Did I get an approval for SSD for a time period only?

I know CDR's are in the future which they set mine at 24 months from approval.

Just wanting to know if my fight is still happening or is the term "PERIOD" of Disablity the correct language they use for everyone...

Thanks

[leahortiz916]

nothing is evr permanent in their eyes that's why they do the checkup's my daughter gets ssi and she get's a check up in 5 years.She has congenital scoliosis and tethered cord.She's 8 years old.

[backless]

dont quite understand your post.i believe you say you have ssdi already and are being sent to a vocational rehab.? do I understand correct?if so,I thought you would be getting a review(cdr)not sent out to anyone prior to cdr.did you have an atty represent you?if so ,call atty.if the vr is voc.rehab.something sounds wrong,also,do you know what the time frame for a cdr is,it can be 1 or more yrs.depending what judge says,please send more info.as you get it

[Nana4&cntn]

It sounds as though you received an award letter from Social Security. You see V.R. tomorrow. If you have received the award letter you will receive your benifits as long as you are disabled by the Feds and your doctors. SSDI/SSA do recerts usually 2 years after benifits, then approx every 5 years. I was Social Worker and responsible for assisting people through these reviews. If you need any further info I will try to help or ask a former work mate. I have been on disability since 1996. I really hope this helps
calm any fears you have.

Kathy

[Sammie]

dont quite understand your post.i believe you say you have ssdi already and are being sent to a vocational rehab.? do I understand correct?if so,I thought you would be getting a review(cdr)not sent out to anyone prior to cdr.did you have an atty represent you?if so ,call atty.if the vr is voc.rehab.something sounds wrong,also,do you know what the time frame for a cdr is,it can be 1 or more yrs.depending what judge says,please send more info.as you get it

Yes I already have SSDI.

No they are not sending to VR, I am going on my own to see if I can work.

No, I have not recieved a CDR as of yet though mine is due this year in Sept.

I am seeking to work at home and to get the training that VR can offer me to do that. I went today for my interview. It was an information gathering session. They have to pull all my medical records and determine if my disablity will allow me to work.

What type of information are you looking for?

[Sammie]

It sounds as though you received an award letter from Social Security. You see V.R. tomorrow. If you have received the award letter you will receive your benifits as long as you are disabled by the Feds and your doctors. SSDI/SSA do recerts usually 2 years after benifits, then approx every 5 years. I was Social Worker and responsible for assisting people through these reviews. If you need any further info I will try to help or ask a former work mate. I have been on disability since 1996. I really hope this helps
calm any fears you have.

KathyI was just wondering if others Fully Fav. letters started "Period of Disablity" and some "Permanent Disabilty." I was just wanting to verify this...

[FormerDE]

I was just wondering if others Fully Fav. letters started "Period of Disablity" and some "Permanent Disabilty." I was just wanting to verify this...

If you were awarded SSDI benefits, you should see standard "stock language" on the third page or so of your ALJ decision (at the top of the page) that states: "Claim for Period of Disability and Disability Insurance Benefits." The phrase "period of disability" has reference to a "disability freeze" which locks the number of your earnings years in the benefit computation in any SSDI award. This gives you an advantage in any later computation for a subsequent disability or for a retirement benefit computation. The phrase has no reference to whether you are going to be given a 3-year or 7-year diary for subsequent review. You would see it in every SSDI award.

If you were awarded only a "closed period of disability" (a less common situation) for only a given number of years or months," then you would see language in your ALJ award letter (in the first part of the decision) similar to this: In the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge, the claimant, with the advice of his attorney, amended his allegation of disability to a closed period of time commencing with June 7, 1999 and continuing until December 1, 2000. Since the claimant concedes that his disability ended as of December 1, 2000, this decision is concerned only with determining disability during the closed period from June 7, 1999, through December 1, 2000.

SSA does not use the term "permanent disability" as such, although when the agency gives a 7-year time frame for review, it is an indication that SSA considers that a claimant's disability is not likely to improve (hence the term MINE diary (Medical improvement not expected)).


FormerDE

[Sammie]

If you were awarded SSDI benefits, you should see standard "stock language" on the third page or so of your ALJ decision (at the top of the page) that states: "Claim for Period of Disability and Disability Insurance Benefits." The phrase "period of disability" has reference to a "disability freeze" which locks the number of your earnings years in the benefit computation in any SSDI award. This gives you an advantage in any later computation for a subsequent disability or for a retirement benefit computation. The phrase has no reference to whether you are going to be given a 3-year or 7-year diary for subsequent review. You would see it in every SSDI award.

If you were awarded only a "closed period of disability" (a less common situation) for only a given number of years or months," then you would see language in your ALJ award letter (in the first part of the decision) similar to this: In the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge, the claimant, with the advice of his attorney, amended his allegation of disability to a closed period of time commencing with June 7, 1999 and continuing until December 1, 2000. Since the claimant concedes that his disability ended as of December 1, 2000, this decision is concerned only with determining disability during the closed period from June 7, 1999, through December 1, 2000.

SSA does not use the term "permanent disability" as such, although when the agency gives a 7-year time frame for review, it is an indication that SSA considers that a claimant's disability is not likely to improve (hence the term MINE diary (Medical improvement not expected)).


FormerDE

Thank you FDE, you have answered my question completely.

[Aeroman]

"period of disability" here.

Airplane crash: 2 knee replacements, right ankle fusion, left foot drop. One vocal chord lost, some manual dexterity issues. Cannot carry anything or walk a distance, cannot safely drive in traffic. Discharged self from nursing home, almost hit a KID on a bike! I had to jump a curb onto someone's lawn to avoid.

Oh yeah... my nickname is "Lucky"!