Social Security Administration June 13, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features
Document Number: 2012-14409
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-13
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
We are announcing the extension of tests involving modifications to disability determination procedures authorized by 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. These rules authorize us to test several modifications to the disability determination procedures for adjudicating claims for disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Act) and for supplemental security income payments based on disability under title XVI of the Act.
Extension of Expiration Dates for Several Body System Listings
Document Number: 2012-14407
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-06-13
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
We are extending the expiration dates of the following body systems in the Listing of Impairments (listings) in our regulations: Growth Impairment, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Digestive System, Hematological Disorders, Skin Disorders, Neurological, and Mental Disorders. We are making no other revisions to these body system listings in this final rule. This extension will ensure that we continue to have the criteria we need to evaluate impairments in the affected body systems at step three of the sequential evaluation processes for initial claims and continuing disability reviews.
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