What is the primary purpose of a disability CDR?

The primary purpose of a disability Continuing Disability Review (CDR) is indeed to determine ongoing eligibility based on medical condition. A CDR is conducted to assess whether an individual who is receiving disability benefits continues to meet the medical criteria for those benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically reviews cases to ensure that recipients still qualify for assistance due to their disabling condition, which must be severe enough to prevent them from engaging in substantial gainful activity.

This process is an important part of managing the disability benefits system, as it helps ensure that resources are allocated to individuals who truly need them due to their medical circumstances. If, during the CDR, it is determined that a person's condition has improved to the point that they can work, their benefits may be discontinued.

In contrast, the other options focus on aspects of employment readiness, job performance, and training needs, which are not the focus of a CDR. While evaluating those elements can be important in the context of employment support and services, they fall outside the specific intent of the CDR process, which is strictly about medical eligibility for disability benefits.