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SSA RIN: 0960-AE56 Publication ID: Fall 1996 
Title: ●Weight of Disability Determination Services' Medical Psychological Consultant's Opinions 
Abstract: We propose to revise our disability regulations to clarify the weight administrative law judges and the Appeals Council are to give to opinion evidence from State agency medical and psychological consultants, other program physicians and psychologists, and medical experts in claims for disability benefits under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1502    20 CFR 404.1512    20 CFR 404.1513    20 CFR 404.1519    20 CFR 404.1527    20 CFR 416.902    20 CFR 416.912    20 CFR 416.913    20 CFR 416.919    20 CFR 416.927   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a)    42 USC 405(b)    42 USC 902(c)(5)    42 USC 1382C    42 USC 221   

Statement of Need: This regulation is necessary to implement one of several process unification initiatives approved by the Commissioner on July 8, 1996.

Summary of the Legal Basis: None.

Alternatives: None.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: We do not anticipate any additional program or administrative costs.

Risks: At this time we have not identified any risks associated with the proposal.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/1996    
Final Action  04/00/1997    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Martin Sussman
Legal Assistant
Social Security Administration
Division of Regulations and Rulings, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone:410 965-1767