Hello,

I have an examination/renewal upcoming in CA, where I still maintain an address/residency thanks to a close friend of the family. I have spent the past 10 months overseas, where, I am attempting to move/obtain a job.

up until September of 2014, I saw my Therapist weekly (last in-person appt. was mid-August 2014 but am scheduled to see her mid-July when I return to the US.)

I guess my main question/concern is, since I have not seen a therapist while I have been overseas, is that reason to disqualify me? Therapist and I have been in constant written contact (via email) during that entire time but it appears as though SSA doesn't recognize that as being 'seen' by her since the consultation did not occur in-person. She has filled out all of the necessary paperwork and I am inclined to think that she did *not* tell them, "all good, he's cured!"

(fwiw, I grapple with Major Depression and PTSD.)

Sorry if this is a tired subject, I didn't want to hijack anyone else's thread.

Also, even though I am aware of the flexibility of receiving SSDI in the country where I intend to move, I am hesitant to inform them of that because I fear that in today's economy/present state of SS that they are looking for any reason to cut me off.

After perusing the site it seems others have undergone these same stressful uncertainties though I have not really read much in the way of renewal vs. declines (I read on DisabilitySecrets(dot)org that the renewal rate is 95% but I am having a tough time believing that.

Thank you for any insight...