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            <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
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        <RULE_TITLE>Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Musculoskeletal Disorders (3318P)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[Sections 1.00 and 101.00, Musculoskeletal System, of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations describe those musculoskeletal impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming Supplemental Security Income payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe functional limitations.  We are proposing to revise the criteria in these sections to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment.]]></ABSTRACT>
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            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 405</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 902(a)(5)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 1383</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
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        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
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            <SMALL_ENTITY>No</SMALL_ENTITY>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
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        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
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                <FIRST_NAME>Cheryl</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Williams</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>A.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Director</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0960</CODE>
                    <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>SSA</ACRONYM>
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                <PHONE>410 965-1020</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>cheryl.a.williams@ssa.gov</EMAIL>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Baltimore</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>21235-6401</ZIP>
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            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Fran</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Thomas</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>O.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0960</CODE>
                    <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>SSA</ACRONYM>
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                <PHONE>410 966-9822</PHONE>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Baltimore</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>21235-6401</ZIP>
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