Are Social Security Disability Benefits Permanent?
In many ways, yes, Social Security Disability benefits are permanent.
They’re not like workers’ compensation for people hurt on the job or private, or long-term disability insurance policies you or your employer buy that can cut off after a set number of months or years.
Your Social Security Disability benefits should last as long as your medical condition prevents you from working.
When you reach retirement age, your disability checks convert to retirement benefits automatically, with no drop in the amount.
That permanent security is what makes Social Security Disability so valuable for people facing serious health problems.
Here’s the catch: Getting these benefits in the first place is incredibly hard.
Most people get denied. You have to prove your condition is severe, likely to last at least a year, and it prevents you from working in any capacity. And you must meet strict medical and legal standards that are difficult to navigate without help.
At Troutman & Troutman, our Tulsa disability lawyers know the system, and we know how to secure the permanent benefits you need and deserve.
You don’t have to pay an attorney fee to get a disability attorney working on your case. You only pay a fee when you win benefits, and only out of the back benefits you receive.
Will Social Security Disability Recheck My Case?
Yes. Social Security will periodically review your case through what’s called a continuing disability review (CDR).
This is their way of checking whether your condition still meets their criteria. These reviews typically happen:
- Every three years if your initial health problems were expected to improve
- Every five to seven years if your condition is less likely to change
- Less often if the nature of your medical condition is permanent
During a CDR, they’ll check if you’ve returned to work. They’ll look at updated medical records on your condition.
If you’ve been following treatment and your condition hasn’t improved, most people continue receiving benefits without any disruption.
If your benefits are questioned, you have the right to appeal. Troutman & Troutman Social Security Disability lawyers help Oklahomans through that process.
Getting disability benefits is hard. Keeping them shouldn’t be.
At Troutman & Troutman, we’ve walked this road with Oklahomans from Tulsa and Broken Arrow to Owasso, Bartlesville, Tahlequah, Muskogee and across the state.
The Troutman disability attorneys want to see you able to live a fuller life as you manage your health.
Wherever You Are in the Disability Benefits Process, We Can Help
You may be trying to determine if Social Security Disability benefits are right for you. You may be facing a long, complicated benefits application. Or you’ve applied and been denied. Now what? The Troutman & Troutman Oklahoma disability attorneys can help.
Disability Attorneys Answer Your Questions about Social Security
Your life has been disrupted by health problems. You’ve had to leave work. You’re worried about money. Social Security Disability benefits can provide relief, but they’re complicated. You’ve got a lot of questions. The Troutman & Troutman Tulsa disability lawyers have answers.
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