Q&A: Social Security Disability Today – Details, episodes & analysis

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Q&A: Social Security Disability Today

Anthony Reeves

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 89

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this channel are solely those of the speaker, and that there is no real or implied endorsement by SSA or any other part of the federal government

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Will My Disability Benefits Continue? Understanding CDRs | Remastered 2017 Q&A

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 33:37

Receiving a notice that Social Security is reviewing your disability benefits can raise difficult questions: Why am I being reviewed? What if my condition has improved but I still cannot work? What happens if my benefits are stopped?

In this remastered audio edition of Disability Talk Live with Anthony Reeves, originally recorded February 15, 2017, I discuss Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) and answer questions from a live audience.

Topics include:
• Medical improvement and the ability to return to work
• How new medical conditions factor into a review
• Medical treatment and supporting records
• Appealing a decision to discontinue benefits
• Continuing payments during an appeal and potential repayment
• Working and self-employment while receiving disability benefits

This episode preserves a discussion recorded while I was a practicing attorney, now available as a companion podcast for listeners who prefer audio.

ARCHIVAL NOTE: This recording has been remastered, but its content has not been updated. Dollar amounts, rules, deadlines, and processing estimates discussed reflect the original 2017 presentation and may be outdated. Confirm current requirements with Social Security at SSA.gov. This episode provides general educational information, not individualized legal advice.

Follow the podcast for more conversations about the Social Security disability process, and share this episode with someone interested in understanding Continuing Disability Reviews.

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Social Security Disability: From Application to Appeal | Remastered 2015 Broadcast

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 49:56

Applying for Social Security disability can leave you wondering: What happens next—and what can you do if you’re denied?

In this companion audio edition of “Walking You Through the Social Security Disability Process,” Anthony Reeves explains the journey from an initial application through hearings, decisions, and further appeals.

Originally broadcast live on January 25, 2015, this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today explores: • What to consider before applying
• Choosing a representative
• Why claims take time and requests for expedited processing
• Disability forms, medical records, and supporting evidence
• Understanding denials and preparing appeals
• What to expect at a disability hearing
• Post-hearing status updates and favorable decisions
• Appeals Council review, federal court, and new applications

This approximately 50-minute episode is the audio companion to the remastered video. References to slides and on-screen material remain in the recording.

ARCHIVE NOTE: This episode preserves a 2015 discussion; remastering does not update its content. Rules, procedures, wait times, and statistics discussed may be outdated or inaccurate. References to legal services reflect the original broadcast and are not a current offer of representation.

For general education only, not individualized legal advice. Follow Q&A Social Security Disability Today for more plain-language explanations, and share this episode with someone trying to understand the process.

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Don’t Want a Rep Payee? Here’s What SSA Will Look For | Remastered Podcast from 3/16/2017

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 01:19

This remastered podcast episode is based on a Social Security Disability Today Q&A originally posted on March 16, 2017. In this episode, Tony Reeves explains what you should do if you disagree with the need for a representative payee.

The key takeaway is simple: SSA decides whether a representative payee is necessary, but you can ask what information is needed to show that you are capable of managing your own benefits. If SSA says your evidence is not enough, ask what else is required and keep moving the process forward.

Listen, share, and follow the podcast for more remastered Social Security Disability Q&A episodes designed to help you better understand the process, your responsibilities, and the questions you should be asking.

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Remastered Podcast: Can You Be Your Own Social Security Payee?

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 04:53

This remastered podcast episode comes from the original Q&A Social Security Disability Today video posted on January 7, 2014.

In this episode, I break down whether a person receiving Social Security Disability or SSI benefits can serve as their own payee. I explain why Social Security may appoint a representative payee, what kinds of concerns may lead to that decision, and how a person may be able to show that they are capable of managing their own money.

This conversation is especially important for anyone who has been told they may need a representative payee, or anyone trying to understand how Social Security evaluates financial responsibility when disability benefits are involved.

Listen to this remastered Q&A episode, share it with someone navigating Social Security Disability benefits, and follow the podcast for more practical conversations about the disability process.

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What If Social Security Says I Need a Representative Payee? | Originally Posted 2/27/2013

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 07:07

In this remastered companion podcast episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today, originally posted on February 27, 2013, Attorney Anthony Reeves explains what may happen when Social Security requires a disability beneficiary to have a representative payee.

The discussion covers why SSA may believe a payee is necessary, what kinds of concerns may lead to that decision, and why the agency focuses on making sure disability benefits are properly used for the beneficiary’s needs.

Attorney Reeves also explains that a beneficiary may be able to dispute the need for a payee, including by speaking with SSA and possibly providing medical evidence that supports the ability to manage benefits independently. This remastered episode is especially helpful for individuals who feel frustrated, embarrassed, or confused after being told they need someone else to manage their Social Security disability payments.

Originally posted: February 27, 2013
Remastered for the Q&A Social Security Disability Today archive.

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What Is the Responsibility of a Representative Payee? | Remastered Q&A from 1/14/2013

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 04:40

This remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today was originally posted on January 14, 2013. In this episode, Attorney Anthony Reeves discusses the responsibilities of a representative payee in Social Security Disability cases.

A representative payee may be appointed when Social Security determines that a beneficiary, including a child or an adult with certain limitations, should not manage their own disability benefits. The episode explains that serving as a representative payee means accepting responsibility for handling federal funds on behalf of another person. The money must be used for the claimant’s benefit, and the representative payee may need to keep records, track expenses, maintain receipts, and be prepared to explain how the money was spent.

Attorney Reeves also cautions that representative payees should ask Social Security what is required before accepting the role and should not accept the responsibility if they are uncomfortable with the duties involved. Originally posted: January 14, 2013

This is a remastered episode. Call to Action:
To watch the companion video version of this episode, visit the Q&A Social Security Disability Today YouTube channel. Subscribe or follow for more remastered Social Security Disability question-and-answer episodes.This remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today was originally posted on January 14, 2013.

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Remastered: What Happens After a Social Security Disability Judge Denies You?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 11:09

Originally posted on July 17, 2023, this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today revisits a critical issue for many disability claimants: what happens after a judge denies your Social Security Disability case?

Tony Reeves breaks down the difficult decision many people face after an Administrative Law Judge denial: whether to appeal the decision or start over with a new application. He explains why starting over may affect your ability to recover back pay, what the Appeals Council reviews, and why simply disagreeing with the judge may not be enough.

This episode also highlights the importance of understanding the reason for the denial and recognizing when you may need help identifying whether the judge made a legal error. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

Podcast CTA to Companion YouTube Video
Want to watch the remastered companion video and explore more Social Security Disability Q&A content?
Visit the Reeves Firm Disability Law YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReevesfirmDisabilityLaw

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Remastered Q&A: SSDI, Mental Health, and the Meaning of a Disability Finding

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • Duration 07:36

This is remastered Q&A content originally published on December 2, 2013, from Social Security Disability Today.

In this episode, Tony Reeves answers a common and important question: if you are awarded SSDI because of a mental health condition, does that mean you have been legally adjudicated as mentally ill?

The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

Tony explains that a Social Security disability decision is focused on whether your condition prevents you from working under Social Security’s rules. The judge is not issuing a broad legal declaration about your mental health status. Instead, the decision is based on the severity of your impairment, the medical evidence, and whether that impairment limits your ability to perform past work or other work.

This episode is especially helpful for claimants who want to understand what a favorable disability decision does—and does not—mean.

Educational content only. Not legal advice.

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Understanding Disability Back Pay: Why the Date Matters

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 08:05

In this remastered audio edition of Social Security Disability Today, Tony Reeves explains how Social Security Disability back pay is calculated and why the answer is not always simple.

Many claimants want to know how much money they may receive if approved, but back pay depends on key details such as the disability onset date, application date, benefit type, and whether the case involves SSI or SSDI.

Tony walks through practical examples showing how SSI and SSDI back pay work differently, why SSDI includes a five-month waiting period, and why other benefits or resources may affect the final amount.

This episode is especially helpful for anyone trying to understand why representatives often avoid giving exact back pay estimates before a case is approved.

Originally published January 9, 2017 as part of Social Security Disability Today. This remastered version is presented for today’s audience as part of Tony Reeves’ continuing legal education and disability survival content.

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Remastered SSDI Q&A: Does Retirement Pay Affect Social Security Disability Benefits?

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 01:57

In this remastered Social Security Disability Q&A episode originally published on September 26, 2013, Tony Reeves discusses how retirement pay may affect Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

A viewer asks whether receiving a pension and service-connected VA disability benefits will interfere with filing for SSDI or reduce the amount received after approval. Tony breaks down the difference between VA disability benefits, private retirement pay, and government pensions, explaining why the source of the retirement income matters.

This episode offers a practical overview for anyone trying to understand how pension income, government retirement benefits, and SSDI may interact.

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes only and does not replace legal advice for your individual situation.

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