Can I appeal if Social Security says my condition will improve and stops my benefits?

By Sami

Yes. Social Security conducts periodic continuing disability reviews (CDRs) to determine if you still meet disability standards. If they determine medical improvement occurred and you can now work, they’ll send you a notice of cessation. You have 60 days to appeal this decision. During appeal, you can request benefit continuation, allowing you to keep receiving payments while the appeal is pending (though you may owe repayment if the cessation is upheld). Many cessation decisions are wrong, Social Security misunderstands medical records, overlooks ongoing limitations, or applies incorrect legal standards. We aggressively challenge cessation decisions when clients remain unable to work. Never accept a cessation decision without legal consultation if you’re still disabled.