As mentioned previously, Social Security applies a different disability standard for children than for adults. Because of this, all children receiving SSI benefits have a redetermination of their eligibility upon attaining the age of 18. The SSA’s regular adult disability definitions and rules are used at this time. Children receiving disability benefits may be intermittently

An individual already approved for disability benefits may have such disability or blindness periodically reviewed by the SSA to determine if the condition causing disability or blindness has ended. If an applicant is no longer disabled or blind, the SSA will cease paying benefits. A Continuing Disability Review (CDR) is a routine review undertaken by the Social Security