Revised Medical Criteria for Determination of Disability, Musculoskeletal system and Related Criteria

4 organizations filed 4 public comments on Revised Medical Criteria for Determination of Disability, Musculoskeletal system and Related Criteria, at the Social Security Administration. The comment window closed 2944d ago.

Abstract

This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is divided into several parts. First, we provide the supplementary information, which is often referred to as the preamble. In the preamble, we explain why we propose to revise the listings for the musculoskeletal body system and how we developed the proposed rules. We also offer a narrative of the changes we are proposing. The preamble tells the story behind the proposed rule changes, but if we decide to proceed with a final rule, the preamble will not become part of the Code of Federal Regulations.  The next section is the proposed revisions to the listing of impairments, located in Appendix 1 to Subpart P of 20 CFR part 404. For each body system affected by these proposed rules (e.g., 1.00 Musculoskeletal Disorders), we first provide proposed changes to the introductory text (e.g., 1.00A, B, C, etc.). If we decide to proceed with a final rule, the introductory text will become part of the Code of Federal Regulations. The introductory text details which disorders we evaluate and what evidence we need to conduct this evaluation. It also defines certain terms, and provides valuable background information. Individuals often refer to the introductory text for additional details related to a specific listing under which a medically determinable impairment (MDI) is being evaluated. After the introductory text, we provide specific listing text and criteria (e.g., 1.15 and 1.16). The listings themselves provide specific criteria that an MDI must meet (or medically equal) in order for an individual to be found disabled under the listings.

Commenters (4)

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• American Physical Therapy Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Association of Disability Representativestrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Coalition of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Advocatestrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%