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SSA RIN: 0960-AF47 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Revisions to the Medical/Vocational Guidelines (823F) 
Abstract: This rule will make several clarifications to our medical/vocational guidelines. First, for individuals whose previous semi-skilled or skilled work does not allow him or her to transfer skills to other semi-skilled or skilled work within his or her residual functional capacity, we will treat past work experience as if it were unskilled. This rule will also clarify which medical/vocational rules apply to individuals who are illiterate or unable to communicate in English. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
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, subpart P, app 2    20 CFR 404.1564    20 CFR 416.964     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402    42 USC 405(a) to 405(b)    42 USC 405(d) to 405(h)    42 USC 416(i)    42 USC 421(a)    42 USC 421(i)    42 USC 423    42 USC 425    42 USC 902(a)(5)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/07/2003  68 FR 40213   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/05/2003    
Final Action  02/00/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cheryl A. Williams
Director
Social Security Administration
Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-1020
Email: cheryl.a.williams@ssa.gov

Rosemarie Greenwald
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 966-7813