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SSA | RIN: 0960-AH53 | Publication ID: Fall 2014 |
Title: Submission of Evidence in Disability Claims (3802F) | |
Abstract: We will require claimants to inform us about or submit all evidence known to them that relates to their disability claim, subject generally to two exceptions for privileged communications and work product. This requirement would include the duty to submit all evidence obtained from any source in its entirety, unless subject to an exception. We will also require a representative to help the claimant obtain the information or evidence that the claimant must submit under our regulations. | |
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.900 20 CFR 404.935 20 CFR 404.1512 20 CFR 404.1740 20 CFR 405.1 20 CFR 405.331 20 CFR 416.912 20 CFR 416.1400 20 CFR 416.1435 20 CFR 416.1540 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a) 42 USC 405(d) 42 USC 423(d)(5) 42 USC 1383c(a)(3)(H) 42 USC 1383(d)(1) |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: These final rules will protect the integrity of the programs by clarifying a claimant's duty to submit all relevant evidence and enabling us to have a more complete case record on which to make more accurate disability determinations or decisions. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: Administrative--not required by statute or court order. |
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Alternatives: Based on our program experience, there are no alternatives at this time. These final rules are based on recommendations by the Administrative Conference of the United States. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Undetermined. |
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Risks: None. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Janet Truhe Social Insurance Specialist Social Security Administration Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 966-7203 William P. Gibson Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer Social Security Administration Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 966-9039 Email: william.gibson@ssa.gov |