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RIN: 0960-AB01

Publication ID: Spring 1996

Title: Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program; Revised Medical Criteria for Determination of Disability; Musculoskeletal System (143F)
Abstract: Sections 1.00 and 101.00 of appendix 1 to the disability regulations at 20 CFR 404.1501 through 404.1599 describe those musculoskeletal impairments which are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity or age-appropriate activities. Comprehensive revisions to these sections are proposed to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up to date and consistent with the latest advances in medicine. The SSI program incorporates by reference and uses the same medical criteria as the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5) 42 USC 405 42 USC 1383

Statement of Need: These regulations are necessary to update the musculoskeletal listing to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating musculoskeletal impairments.

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

Alternatives: None--Medical advances require that this listing be updated.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: These final regulations will have negligible program and administrative cost impact because, despite changes in terminology and emphasis, the proposed musculoskeletal system listings describe a level of severity comparable to the level of severity contained in the current listings.

Risks: Since all this regulation will do is update the medical listing, we see no risks associated with these changes.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	12/21/1993	58 FR 67574
NPRM Comment Period End	02/22/1994
Final Action	09/00/1996

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Agency Contact: Richard M. Bresnick Social Insurance Specialist Social Security Administration Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 965-1758