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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:  None

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.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Administrative--not required by statute or court order.

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.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Undetermined.

Risks: None.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/20/2014  79 FR 9663   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/21/2014 
Final Rule  12/00/2014 
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