ࡱ>  yz{|}~[ bjbj ΐΐ=  YYYYYmmm%A mQE) 6@777\L8k taD]Yy\H\LyyYY77A yY7Y7yb $h7`FmZd!0QGX GhGYh0yyyyyyyyyyQyyyyGyyyyyyyyy :  TOC \o "1-4" I. INTRODUCTION  PAGEREF _Toc13281150 \h 5 A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281151 \h 5 1. Prototype  PAGEREF _Toc13281152 \h 5 2. Component Responsibilities  PAGEREF _Toc13281153 \h 5 B. POLICY APPLICABLE TO DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281154 \h 7 C. DEFINITIONS  PAGEREF _Toc13281155 \h 7 1. Disability Redesign Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281156 \h 7 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Claims Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281157 \h 7 3. Disability Adjudicator (Single Decisionmaker)  PAGEREF _Toc13281158 \h 7 4. Medical Consultant (MC)  PAGEREF _Toc13281159 \h 8 II. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE METHODOLOGY AND CASE RECEIPT  PAGEREF _Toc13281160 \h 9 A. SCOPE OF THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281161 \h 9 B. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASE SELECTION  PAGEREF _Toc13281162 \h 9 1. Policy - What Cases are Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281163 \h 9 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag  PAGEREF _Toc13281164 \h 10 C. NDDSS RECEIPT  PAGEREF _Toc13281165 \h 10 1. SLC Code  PAGEREF _Toc13281166 \h 10 2. Other Prototype Case Coding  PAGEREF _Toc13281167 \h 11 D. CHANGE OF ADDRESS CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281168 \h 11 1. Policy - Prototype Cases Pending in the DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281169 \h 11 2. Policy - Appeals  PAGEREF _Toc13281170 \h 12 3. Procedure  PAGEREF _Toc13281171 \h 13 E. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281172 \h 13 F. HEARING OFFICE REMANDS TO THE DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281173 \h 13 1. Policy  PAGEREF _Toc13281174 \h 13 2. Procedure  PAGEREF _Toc13281175 \h 14 III. DDS PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CLAIMS A. INTRODUCTION  PAGEREF _Toc13281176 \h 15 B. GENERAL  PAGEREF _Toc13281177 \h 15 C. DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION  PAGEREF _Toc13281178 \h 15 1. Case Development and Evaluation  PAGEREF _Toc13281179 \h 15 2. Disability Adjudicator Authority  PAGEREF _Toc13281180 \h 15 3. MC Consultation and Referral  PAGEREF _Toc13281181 \h 15 4. Role of the MC  PAGEREF _Toc13281182 \h 16 5. Evaluating MC Input  PAGEREF _Toc13281183 \h 16 6. Consultative Examinations  PAGEREF _Toc13281184 \h 17 7. Expedients for Evaluating Evidence  PAGEREF _Toc13281185 \h 17 8. Inferring Onset  PAGEREF _Toc13281186 \h 18 9. Vocational Development and Documentation  PAGEREF _Toc13281186 \h 18 D. COMPLETION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION FORMS  PAGEREF _Toc13281187 \h 19 1. Disability Adjudicator (Single Decisionmaker)  PAGEREF _Toc13281188 \h 19 2. Disability Adjudicator (Non-Single Decisionmaker)  PAGEREF _Toc13281189 \h 20 3. SSA-831 Remarks Entry  PAGEREF _Toc13281190 \h 20 4. RFC/MRFC  PAGEREF _Toc13281191 \h 20 E. RATIONALE PROCESS  PAGEREF _Toc13281192 \h 20 1. Introduction  PAGEREF _Toc13281193 \h 20 2. Why Do We Need to Have a Rationale Process? Who Is It For?  PAGEREF _Toc13281194 \h 21 3. The Rational Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281195 \h 21 4. The Rationale Process Action Steps - In Brief What Is the Rationale Process?  PAGEREF _Toc13281196 \h 21 5. When Is a Case Explanation Required? Are There times When a Discussion of Process Unification Issues Is Not Necessary?  PAGEREF _Toc13281197 \h 22 6. The Decisional Documentation Sheet  PAGEREF _Toc13281198 \h 23 7. Desk Aids to the Rationale Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281199 \h 24 F. NOTICES  PAGEREF _Toc13281200 \h 24 1. General - Denial Notices  PAGEREF _Toc13281201 \h 24 2. Addressing MC Input in the Personalized Decision Notice (PDN)  PAGEREF _Toc13281202 \h 25 3. Revised Disability Denial Language - No MC signoff  PAGEREF _Toc13281203 \h 25 4. Revised Disability Denial Language - MC Signoff  PAGEREF _Toc13281204 \h 26 G. NONDISABILITY DETERMINATIONS  PAGEREF _Toc13281206 \h 27 H. CASES THAT MUST BE REFERRED TO A MC UNDER STATUTE  PAGEREF _Toc13281207 \h 27 1. Policy  PAGEREF _Toc13281208 \h 27 2. Case Processing Instructions - MC Review and Signoff Required  PAGEREF _Toc13281209 \h 27 I. DDS QUALITY REVIEW  PAGEREF _Toc13281210 \h 28 J. CHANGE OF ADDRESS  PAGEREF _Toc13281211 \h 28 1. Policy - Prototype Cases Pending in the DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281212 \h 28 2. Policy - Appeals 28 3. Procedure - Prior Servicing Prototype DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281213 \h 29 4. Procedure - New Servicing Prototype DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281214 \h 30 K. DDS FOLDER DISPATCH  PAGEREF _Toc13281215 \h 31 1. SSA-831 Prepared  PAGEREF _Toc13281216 \h 31 2. NDDSS Closure Input  PAGEREF _Toc13281217 \h 31 L. OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECONSIDERATION  PAGEREF _Toc13281218 \h 31 ELIMINATION  PAGEREF _Toc13281219 \h 31 1. Policy  PAGEREF _Toc13281220 \h 31 2. Procedure  PAGEREF _Toc13281221 \h 31 3. Non-Prototype Reconsideration Received  PAGEREF _Toc13281222 \h 31 M. TRAILER MATERIAL  PAGEREF _Toc13281223 \h 32 1. Evidence is not material  PAGEREF _Toc13281224 \h 32 2. Evidence is material  PAGEREF _Toc13281225 \h 32 IV. FO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE INITIAL CLAIMS  PAGEREF _Toc13281226 \h 33 A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281227 \h 33 1. Prototype Cases 33 2. Prototype Process 33 B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281228 \h 34 C. FO ACTIONS -- OVERVIEW  PAGEREF _Toc13281229 \h 35 D. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASE DEFINITION  PAGEREF _Toc13281229 \h 35 1. Prototype  PAGEREF _Toc13281230 \h 35 2. Prototype Processing Ends  PAGEREF _Toc13281231 \h 36 E. FO ACTIONS -- INITIAL CLAIM INTAKE  PAGEREF _Toc13281232 \h 36 1. Initial Claim Interview  PAGEREF _Toc13281233 \h 36 2. TERI and Presumptive Disability  PAGEREF _Toc13281236 \h 37 3. Auto Intake ("SPORT") Procedure ..  PAGEREF _Toc13281236 \h 37 4. No Phone  PAGEREF _Toc13281237 \h 37 5. MSSICS Coding  PAGEREF _Toc13281238 \h 37 6. Documenting Prototype Exclusions  PAGEREF _Toc13281239 \h 37 F. FOLDER DISPATCH TO THE DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281240 \h 37 G. FO ACTION -- DDS DETERMINATION RECEIVED  PAGEREF _Toc13281241 \h 38 1. General  PAGEREF _Toc13281242 \h 38 2. Disability Denials  PAGEREF _Toc13281243 \h 38 3. Disability Allowances  PAGEREF _Toc13281244 \h 38 4. Notices  PAGEREF _Toc13281245 \h 40 G. CHANGE OF ADDRESS - INITIAL 41 1. Policy  PAGEREF _Toc13281246 \h 41 2. Procedure - Initial Prototype Cases in the DDS  PAGEREF _Toc13281247 \h 42 3. Initial Case in the FO 43 4. Initial Pending Non-Prototype Case Received  PAGEREF _Toc13281248 \h 44 V. FO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281249 \h 45 A. POLICY APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281250 \h 45 B. FO ACTION - CLAIMANT APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281251 \h 45 1. Review the claim:  PAGEREF _Toc13281253 \h 46 2. Determine the Issues  PAGEREF _Toc13281254 \h 45 3. Explain the Determination and the Disability Redesign Prototype Appeal Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281252 \h 45 C. CLAIMANT REQUESTS A HEARING  PAGEREF _Toc13281255 \h 46 1. Complete the following forms  PAGEREF _Toc13281253 \h 46 2. Input systems data  PAGEREF _Toc13281254 \h 46 D. FLAGGING AND ROUTING CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281255 \h 47 E. RECONSIDERATION ERRONEOUSLY REQUESTED - DISABILITY ISSUE  PAGEREF _Toc13281256 \h 47 1. Procedure 47 2. Notice Instructions and Language  PAGEREF _Toc13281257 \h 48 F. CHANGE OF ADDRESS - APPEALS 49 1. Policy Appeals 49 2. Procedure  PAGEREF _Toc13281259 \h 50 G. ACTION AFTER ALJ DECISION  PAGEREF _Toc13281260 \h 50 VI. HO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281261 \h 51 A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281262 \h 51 1. General  PAGEREF _Toc13281263 \h 51 2. Prototype Sites  PAGEREF _Toc13281264 \h 51 3. Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281265 \h 51 4. Prototype Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281266 \h 52 B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281267 \h 52 C. OFFICES PARTICIPATING IN THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281268 \h 53 D. APPLICABILITY OF INSTRUCTIONS  PAGEREF _Toc13281269 \h 53 E. FO RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281270 \h 53 1. FO Action on Request for Hearing  PAGEREF _Toc13281271 \h 53 2. FO - Flagging Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281272 \h 54 F. RECEIVING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES IN THE HO  PAGEREF _Toc13281273 \h 54 G. EXPEDITING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281274 \h 54 H. NO DOCUMENTATION OF CLAIMANT CONFERENCE REQUIRED  PAGEREF _Toc13281275 \h 54 I. RECONSIDERATION PENDING ON NON-DISABILITY ISSUE  PAGEREF _Toc13281276 \h 54 1. General  PAGEREF _Toc13281277 \h 54 2. HO Procedure  PAGEREF _Toc13281278 \h 55 J. CHANGE OF ADDRESS  PAGEREF _Toc13281279 \h 55 1. Policy  PAGEREF _Toc13281280 \h 55 2. Procedure - Prior Servicing HO - Claimant Moves to Another Prototype HO  PAGEREF _Toc13281281 \h 56 3. Procedure - Prior Servicing HO - Claimant Moves to Non-Prototype HO  PAGEREF _Toc13281282 \h 56 4. Procedure - New Servicing HO - Prototype Site  PAGEREF _Toc13281283 \h 57 5. Hearing Not Applicable  PAGEREF _Toc13281285 \h 57 VII. PSC/ODO PROCEDURES - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281286 \h 58 A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281287 \h 58 1. Prototype 58 2. Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281288 \h 58 B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281289 \h 59 C. IDENTIFYING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281290 \h 60 1. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag  PAGEREF _Toc13281291 \h 60 2. NDDSS Data  PAGEREF _Toc13281292 \h 60 3. Medical Query (DIBM)  PAGEREF _Toc13281293 \h 60 4. Disability Notices  PAGEREF _Toc13281294 \h 61 D. PROCEDURES - INITIAL LEVEL CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281295 \h 61 1. General  PAGEREF _Toc13281296 \h 61 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Case - FO Has Not Effectuated Payment (non-DOFA)  PAGEREF _Toc13281297 \h 62 3. Disability Redesign Prototype Case - FO Has Effectuated Payment (DOFA)  PAGEREF _Toc13281298 \h 62 4. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Exclusions  PAGEREF _Toc13281299 \h 62 5. Procedure - Revising the Notice - Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281300 \h 63 6. Procedure - Revising the Notice - Prototype Case Exclusions  PAGEREF _Toc13281303 \h 71 7. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag  PAGEREF _Toc13281304 \h 72 G. PROCEDURES - ALJ/AC LEVEL  PAGEREF _Toc13281305 \h 72 H. SPANISH  PAGEREF _Toc13281306 \h 73 VIII. TSC PROCEDURES - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281307 \h 74 A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281308 \h 74 1. Prototype  PAGEREF _Toc13281309 \h 74 2. Prototype Cases  PAGEREF _Toc13281310 \h 74 B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281311 \h 75 C. IDENTIFYING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES  PAGEREF _Toc13281312 \h 76 1. Medical Query (DIBM)  PAGEREF _Toc13281313 \h 76 2. NDDSS Data  PAGEREF _Toc13281314 \h 76 3. Disability Notices  PAGEREF _Toc13281315 \h 76 D. CHANGE OF ADDRESS  PAGEREF _Toc13281316 \h 77 1. Initial Prototype Case Pending in the DDS or FO 77 2. Case in Which the Initial DDS Determination Has Been Made 77 E. INQUIRIES  PAGEREF _Toc13281317 \h 78 1. General Inquiries About Redesign Activities  PAGEREF _Toc13281318 \h 78 F. APPEALS  PAGEREF _Toc13281319 \h 78 1. Inquiries About Appealing the Disability Determination  PAGEREF _Toc13281320 \h 78 2. Appeal Requests  PAGEREF _Toc13281321 \h 78 IX. EXHIBITS  PAGEREF _Toc13281322 \h 80 EXHIBIT 1 - Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag  PAGEREF _Toc13281323 \h 81 EXHIBIT 2 - Final Rule - Testing Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures  PAGEREF _Toc13281324 \h 83 EXHIBIT 3 Sample of Claimant Conference Notice NO LONGER IN USE (6/28/02)  PAGEREF _Toc13281325 \h 87 EXHIBIT 4 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - Concurrent Title II/Title XVI - Disability Denial  PAGEREF _Toc13281326 \h 89 EXHIBIT 5 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - title II only - Disability Denial  PAGEREF _Toc13281330 \h 92 EXHIBIT 6 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - title XVI only - Disability Denial - Adult  PAGEREF _Toc13281335 \h 96 EXHIBIT 7 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Paragraphs and Sample Notice - Title XVI Only - Disability Denial - Disabled Child  PAGEREF _Toc13281339 \h 99 EXHIBIT 8 - DDS Enclosure - "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim"  PAGEREF _Toc13281342 \h 107 EXHIBIT 9 - Participating Field Offices for Disability Redesign Prototype Process  PAGEREF _Toc13281343 \h 111 PART I - PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281344 \h 111 EXHIBIT 10 - FO to HO Case Jurisdictions  PAGEREF _Toc13281345 \h 117 PART I - PROTOTYPE  PAGEREF _Toc13281346 \h 117 EXHIBIT 11 - Claimant's Statement When Request for Hearing is Filed and the Issue is Disability  PAGEREF _Toc13281347 \h 127 EXHIBIT 12 - DDS (800) Numbers  PAGEREF _Toc13281348 \h 132 EXHIBIT 13 - Sample NDDSS Query  PAGEREF _Toc13281348 \h 132 EXHIBIT 14 - Sample DIBM Query  PAGEREF _Toc13281349 \h 133 EXHIBIT 15 - Desk Aid to the Rationale Process - Case Questions  PAGEREF _Toc13281350 \h 134 EXHIBIT 16 - Process Unification Review Form  PAGEREF _Toc13281351 \h 136 EXHIBIT 17 - Decisional Documentation Sheet  PAGEREF _Toc13281352 \h 137  I. INTRODUCTION A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE 1. Prototype The Disability Redesign Prototype, is being conducted in 10 States and includes the Disability Adjudicator and elimination of reconsideration and involves entire DDSs or DDS branches. It also continues the focus on the effect of certain requirements for preparing a rationale for the disability determination. Under the Disability Redesign Prototype: The Disability Adjudicator adjudicates the disability issue at the initial claims level; Note: Before the initial determination is made, the cases in which MC input is required by statute, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims, are reviewed and the disability determination form(s) signed by an MC. The reconsideration step of the appeals process is eliminated (RE) for disability issues, i.e., whether or not the claimant is disabled, the onset date, and whether the period of disability is continuing or closed; and Appeals on the disability issue are sent for a hearing decision as the first step in the appeals process. SGA denials are processed as usual; reconsideration is the first step in the administrative appeals process. Reconsideration also applies to other non-disability issues such as the benefit amount, date of birth, etc. 2. Component Responsibilities The chart on the next page describes, by component responsibility, the activities involved in processing Prototype cases: PRIVATE FODDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* PRIVATE I N I T I A L P R O C E S S D I S A D J U D I C A T O RFollows usual claims intake procedures; - Staples Prototype case flag to MDF; - For MSSICS/non-MCS disability allowances, sends/indicates special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  Makes determination of disability without requiring the MC to review and sign off on the disability determination forms. (MC review/signoff required only for title XVI child claims and all mental impairment denials and less than fully favorable determinations.) - prepares enhanced documentation and explanation of determination On non-MCS title II allowances, sends special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  A P P E A L S P R O C E S S R EFO For MSSICS/non-MCS disability determination awards, sends/indicates special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues; and - Assists claimant in requesting hearing as first step in the appeals process for disability issue.DDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* For non-MCS title II disability determination awards, sends special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues.  * Responsibilities in cases processed by the DDS Disability Redesign Prototype sites B. POLICY APPLICABLE TO DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES Existing policy, unless specifically noted otherwise in these Operating Instructions, applies to all Disability Redesign Prototype cases. C. DEFINITIONS 1. Disability Redesign Prototype Cases Disability Redesign Prototype cases are DDS-jurisdiction title II and title XVI claims with applications effectively filed 10/1/99 or later. A case filed 10/1/99 or later with a protective filing date prior to 10/1/99 is considered a Prototype case. A case filed 10/1/99 or later on which an application prior to 10/1/99 is reopened is considered a Prototype case. Disability Redesign Prototype processing ends with the occurrence of any of the following events: Claimant moves to an address not served by a Disability Redesign Prototype DDS site or to a jurisdiction not listed in Exhibit 9. Claimant dies - no substitute party pursues the claim/appeal; Claim is not DDS jurisdiction; e.g., the FO discovers, for a claim selected for Disability Redesign Prototype processing, that the claimant does not meet non-disability requirements; Claimant does not appeal a disability determination; or ALJ makes a hearing decision on the appealed disability issue. 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Claims Process The Disability Redesign Prototype claims process begins with FO receipt of a disability application dated 10/1/99 or later, includes the DDS Disability Adjudicator process and, when applicable and the focus on certain requirements for preparing a rationale of the DDS determination. It eliminates the reconsideration level of review, making the first step of the appeal process a request for hearing. The Disability Redesign Prototype process ends with a fully favorable determination by either a Disability Adjudicator or with an ALJ allowance, denial or dismissal. 3. Disability Adjudicator (Single Decisionmaker) The Disability Adjudicator is a trained adjudicator who, for the duration of the Prototype and in the Disability Redesign Prototype sites, has the authority to make the initial disability determination in most cases without having the MC sign the disability determination form(s) used to certify the determination. 4. Medical Consultant (MC) Note: In these Operating Instructions, reference to the MC also includes the Psychological Consultant. The MC is the medical professional who provides medical expertise in the adjudication of disability cases. The Disability Adjudicator consults with the MC on Disability Redesign Prototype cases when needed. The MC also reviews the case and signs the disability determination form(s) in initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and in title XVI childhood disability claims. II. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE METHODOLOGY AND CASE RECEIPT A. SCOPE OF THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE The Disability Redesign Prototype involves modifications to the disability determination process within the State DDS. The Disability Redesign Prototype is being conducted in 10 State DDSs. Cases processed under the Disability Redesign Prototype are tracked through final allowance or denial through the ALJ level of appeal. The DDSs participating in the Disability Redesign Prototype are: New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Alabama Michigan Louisiana Missouri Colorado California - Los Angeles North and Los Angeles West Branches Alaska The Disability Redesign Prototype process applies to disability applications taken at the initial level only. Claims that are not at the initial level, e.g., reconsiderations, continuing disability reviews, etc., cannot be selected or processed as Disability Redesign Prototype cases. B. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASE SELECTION 1. Policy - What Cases are Prototype Cases a. Cases Included Initial disability cases with applications filed in FOs servicing the DDS sites listed in II.A above are Disability Redesign Prototype cases. DA&A redeterminations, childhood disability redeterminations and aged alien redeterminations are not part of the Disability Redesign Prototype. However, new initial disability claims involving a DA&A impairment, aged aliens or for childhood disability benefits are included for Disability Redesign Prototype processing. TERI cases and cases involving collateral estoppel and res judicata are processed as Disability Redesign Prototype cases. b. Cases Excluded The following cases are not processed as Prototype cases: deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) new initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag a. Policy Disability Redesign Prototype cases arrive from the FO with a Disability Redesign Prototype flag (Exhibit 1) attached. This flag remains stapled to the outside of the folder through Disability Redesign Prototype case processing for when Disability Redesign Prototype case processing ends). Additionally, the DDS enters in the Remarks portion of the SSA-831, "Disability Redesign Prototype Case". b. Procedure If a case is received from the FO and, does not have a Disability Redesign Prototype flag attached, and there is no explanation for the missing flag, contact the FO to determine the reason for the missing flag. If the case is a Disability Redesign Prototype case, attach a flag. If it is not, document the Modular Disability Folder (MDF) (orange section) with the reason. C. NDDSS RECEIPT 1. SLC Code At DDS receipt, enter an SLC of G on the NDDSS for every Disability Redesign Prototype case. It is very important that this code be added at receipt. It is the only electronic marker for Disability Redesign Prototype cases. If the SLC of G is not entered at receipt, it can be added as an update action. NOTE: In concurrent title II/XVI cases, the SLC of "G" needs to be on both the title II and the title XVI record. REMINDER: The SLC field was previously used to identify class action court cases. No alpha codes should be entered in the SLC field for class action court cases. These cases are now identified by a three digit code in the LIT field. 2. Other Prototype Case Coding In order to capture information on MC involvement code the NDDSS as follows: DATA FIELD LD: MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT INVOLVEMENT 360 No MC/PC involvement 361 Consultation only (no disability forms completion by the MC/PC) 362 Consultation with disability forms completion by the MC/PC 363 Statutory requirement for MC/PC involvement (T2/T16 mental denials and T16 childhood disability) 364 Non-SDM Adjudicator (MC/PC is full team member) Enter the appropriate code in both the LD on ALL prototype cases. D. CHANGE OF ADDRESS CASES 1. Policy - Prototype Cases Pending in the DDS The chart below reflects whether a case remains in the Prototype process if the claimant moves while his or her claim is pending in the DDS: PRIVATE Claimant moves from a...To...Then casePrototype DDSanother Prototype DDSremains in the Prototype processPrototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSdrops out of the Prototype processnon-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSprocessed as a Prototype case (notify the claimant) 2. Policy - Appeals When a claim drops out of the Prototype, the Prototype process no longer applies; however, the level of appeal on the initial disability determination depends upon what appeal action, if any, the claimant had taken prior to the time he or she moves, and whether the claimant is moving from a Prototype DDS to a non-Prototype DDS or vice versa. This is true regardless of whether or not the claimant has received a Prototype notice. The chart below lists the appeal possibilities. Examples are also given. PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSreconsideration*  non-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSreconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype DDSPrototype DDSreconsideration  After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype a non-Prototype DDShearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing Example 1 A claimant in the Prototype requests an appeal (hearing) of the initial disability determination prior to moving to a non-Prototype State. Moving to a non-Prototype State drops the case from the process to the current process; however, because the claimant is already at the hearing level before the case drops out, the claim will not revert back to the reconsideration level, but will remain at the hearing level. Example 2 A claimant in the Prototype receives an unfavorable disability determination and then moves to a non-Prototype State where she contacts the FO about filing an appeal. Moving to a non-Prototype State drops her case from the Prototype and, because she moved to the non-Prototype State before requesting appeal, the proper appeal on her claim is reconsideration, regardless of the fact that she received a notice stating her appeal rights were to a hearing. 3. Procedure For a complete discussion of Prototype procedures in change of address situations. E. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS The FO insures that the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag is stapled to the outside front of the folder. If a Disability Redesign Prototype case flag is already in the yellow section of the MDF, the FO removes it and staples it to the outside front of the folder. Since the first level of appeal on disability issues is a hearing, return a Prototype case to the FO if it is received in the DDS as a reconsideration. F. HEARING OFFICE REMANDS TO THE DDS 1. Policy DDS handling of cases remanded at the hearing level (whether formal or informal) depends upon whether or not the application being appealed went through Prototype processing when it was originally in the DDS: If the case was processed and appealed under non-Prototype provisions, i,e., initial, reconsideration and hearing, then the DDS handles it as a reconsideration case upon remand. If the case was processed and appealed under Prototype provision, i.e., initial and hearing, then the DDS handles it as an initial case upon remand. Other DDS procedures regarding formal and informal remands are not affected by the Prototype except that the SLC of G still applies. 2. Procedure If the remanded case was originally processed under Prototype provisions, in addition to existing remand procedures: enter SLC of G on the NDDSS; enter the remark "Disability Redesign Prototype Case" in the remarks section of any SSA-831 that is prepared. III. DDS PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CLAIMS A. INTRODUCTION This section describes operating instructions for Disability Redesign Prototype cases. See section II for instructions relating to Disability Redesign Prototype case selection and identification. B. GENERAL The Disability Redesign Prototype claims process, which includes the Disability Adjudicator, is being conducted within the State Disability Determination Services (DDS). This section provides instructions for processing claims from receipt through the initial disability determination and folder disposition in the DDS. A Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag, designed to identify cases selected for Disability Redesign Prototype processing, is to remain stapled to the outside of the folder through Disability Redesign Prototype case processing. Additionally, the DDS enters in the remarks portion of the SSA-831, "Disability Redesign Prototype Case". C. PRIVATE DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATIONtc \l 2 "C. DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION" 1. Case Development and Evaluation The Disability Adjudicator develops and evaluates claims following the current case processing and decision making policies and procedures. If a title XVI presumptive disability (PD) finding is indicated, follow current procedures (DI 23535.001ff). See also section 7 (Expedients for Evaluating Evidence) and section 8 (Inferring Onset) below. 2. Disability Adjudicator Authority For most Disability Redesign Prototype cases, the Disability Adjudicator, acting as a single decisionmaker, has the authority to complete all disability determination forms and to make initial disability determinations without MC approval. This authority was established by the regulations issued on April 24, 1995 (60 Fed Reg 20023) and are found at 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. Disability determination forms that are signed by the Disability Adjudicator only are filed in the back yellow section of the MDF. (The SSA-831-U3 is filed in the front yellow section.) See section II.H for cases that a Disability Adjudicator must refer to a MC for review and signoff. 3. MC Consultation and Referral The Disability Adjudicator decides when, and if, MC input is needed. This input could include anything within the MC's expertise. MC review and signoff is required for initial denials in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and for all title XVI childhood disability claims. In a Disability Adjudicator case, the MC's input, advice, and/or completed disability forms are considered by the Disability Adjudicator along with all the other evidence and information in reaching a disability determination. Input from the MC is treated as non-examining source medical opinion (see DI 24515.007). For example, a RFC assessment form completed and signed by a MC is treated as opinion evidence which must be considered in reaching a disability determination. MC opinion evidence is also filed in the back yellow section of the MDF. As evidence, it cannot be removed from the folder. (See section 5 below in reference to resolving conflicting evidence.) 4. Role of the MC For most Disability Redesign Prototype cases, the MC functions as a consultant to provide input on medical issues. The Disability Adjudicator determines whether or not referral to the MC is needed or required (i.e., in cases where MC input is required by statue). The manner in which the consultation takes place is not affected, i.e., it may be done in writing, in person, or in whatever other manner is appropriate. On a Disability Redesign Prototype claim, the MC does not sign the SSA-831-U3, even if there is no MC signature on the RFC assessment form, MRFC assessment form, or PRTF. The exceptions to this are cases which, by law, must be reviewed by the MC, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable disability claims with evidence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims. (The signature provisions in DI 26510.089 remain in effect for those cases as long as they are adjudicated by a single decisionmaker.) 5. Evaluating MC Input a. General If the Disability Adjudicator disagrees with the opinion evidence provided by the MC, the file must be documented to show the nature of the conflict and the Disability Adjudicator's explanation for not agreeing with the MC evidence. b. Disability Adjudicator Action Follow current operating instructions for handling conflicting evidence, i.e., recontact the MC to discuss the difference of opinion or consider additional development to resolve the conflict, weigh all the evidence, and reach a determination on the claimant's disability. Exceptions to this procedure apply to cases falling under section II.H, in which MC review and team adjudication are required. 6. Consultative Examinations The Prototype process does not change the current operating instructions already in place for requesting and scheduling consultative examinations. 7. Expedients for Evaluating Evidence a. Policy POMS DI 24515.001C-F permits adjudicators greater latitude in evaluating evidence and in deciding whether further development or follow up is needed in fully favorable determination cases. This policy relies on the experience and expertise of the adjudicator to make proper allowances on documentation that is sufficient to support a fully favorable determination. This instruction does not affect either the initial request for evidence or the final determination. The evidence, including any medical opinion(s), must be consistent and sufficient to make a determination about whether an individual is disabled or blind. It must allow us to determine: the nature and limiting effects of the impairment for any period in question; and the probable duration of the impairment; and the residual functional capacity to do work-related physical and mental activities. The evidence of record must: be persuasive (but does not meet the documentation level required in unfavorable determinations) that the individual has an impairment, or combination of impairments, of disabling severity which has lasted or is expected to last 12 continuous months; and demonstrate a strong likelihood that if the additional development were obtained, it would support a finding of disability (including duration requirement). Exception: In cases in which medical improvement will be an issue in the future, adjudicators should ensure that the evidence in the claims folder is sufficient to serve as a comparison point at the continuing disability review. b. Procedure When applying POMS DI 24515.001C-F, the adjudicator should sufficiently explain somewhere in the claims folder how the evidence of record is persuasive that the claimant has an impairment(s) of disabling severity which has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 continuous months without obtaining the normally required additional development. c. Example Rationale Memorial Hospital discharge summary dated July 1, 2001, reports an MRI establishes that the claimant has metastatic carcinoma to the brain. Note: Even though the MRI interpretation is not in file, the discharge summary is persuasive that a finding of disability under listing 13.12 is appropriate without obtaining the MRI interpretation. 8. Inferring Onset To ensure timely determinations in this time of increased workloads adjudicators may infer an established onset date (EOD) as the alleged onset date (AOD) in certain title II claims. POMS DI 25501.001D& E permit decisionmakers to infer EOD as of any AOD that is within three years of the current disabling impairment(s), if the impairment(s) is fully documented and the only missing evidence relates to earlier treatment. The medical evidence in file must be complete enough to show a disabling impairment that satisfies the duration requirement. Onset cannot be inferred, however, if there is any contrary evidence in the file or medical judgment concludes that the impairment was not disabling at AOD. (For example, a current disabling impairment was clearly not present at AOD or a traumatic onset occurred after AOD). 9. Vocational Development and Documentation The process of vocational development and documentation is the same in Prototype and non-Prototype cases. Prior to allowing a case using a vocational profile or at step 5, the disability adjudicator must consider whether the individual is able to perform past relevant work (PRW) as described by the individual and as usually performed in the national economy at step 4 of sequential evaluation. The adjudicator must fully document the file with descriptions of all PRW and why the individual is unable to perform those jobs. This explanation may be as brief as a statement that the claimant is unable to walk/stand for the 6-8 hours that is required in all past jobs. After this consideration of PRW, if it is also determined that the individual meets a vocational profile or is unable to perform other work at step 5, the individual is found disabled. The adjudicator must make a reasonable effort to develop all PRW when evaluation beyond step 3 of sequential evaluation is necessary to determine whether the individual is disabled or not disabled. However, there will be instances where it is difficult to sufficiently document all PRW without time consuming recontacts with the individual, an employer, or other person knowledgeable of the individuals past job duties. Even when fully developed, it can be time consuming to identify past work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). In cases where the required vocational documentation has been attempted but there is insufficient information to make a full determination at step 4, the adjudicator does not have to pursue further development or time consuming searches of the DOT. If the adjudicator can determine that the individual is able to do other work at step 5 and, therefore, found not disabled, a statement can be placed in the file that a full assessment of ability to do PRW has not been completed because the individual can do other work. This statement completes the documentation of step 4. Before finding the individual disabled at step 5, full vocational development and documentation is required and cannot be deferred. Note: See SSA Program Circular No. 04-00-OD, dated 11/2/00, for guidance in cases where the individual fails to cooperate with attempts to obtain vocational documentation. D. COMPLETION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION FORMS 1. Disability Adjudicator (Single Decisionmaker) The Disability Adjudicator has the authority, under the Prototype, to complete the disability determination forms, including the PRTF in favorable disability determinations involving mental impairments. The Disability Adjudicator may complete and sign these forms either before or after consultation with a MC (if in the Disability Adjudicator's judgement, consultation is needed). However, with the exception of the SSA-831, the Disability Adjudicator can request the MC to complete and sign the forms. If there is an MC signed determination form in file, no Disability Adjudicator-signed form is required unless the Disability Adjudicator disagrees with it (see section III.C.5). a. Claim does not require MC review and signoff The Disability Adjudicator prepares and signs the SSA-831, following current procedures, except that no entries are made in items 32, 32A, 32B or 33, even if there was MC consultation and/or MC completion of forms, and no remark needed to refer to an MC completed RFC. b. Claim requires MC review and signoff (statutory review cases) For cases requiring MC review and signoff, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which there is evidence that indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI disabled child cases, the Disability Adjudicator/MC team follows current procedures to ensure MC review and signoff on the disability determination forms (DI 24505.030, 24510.066 and 26510.089). As specified in the POMS sections, this includes completing items 32, 32A and 32B of the SSA-831. Once the adjudication team has signed off on the case, the case is prepared for dispatch. See instructions on notices for Prototype cases requiring MC review and dispatch instructions. Follow this section for disabled child cases in which the child attains age 18 after filing but before DDS adjudication. 2. Disability Adjudicator (Non-Single Decisionmaker) Adjudicators not acting as single decisionmakers on Prototype cases must still follow the existing instructions in DI 24505.030, 24510.066 and 26510.089 regarding MC signature and coding on the SSA-831. As specified in the POMS sections, this includes completing items 32, 32A and 32B of the SSA-831. 3. SSA-831 Remarks Entry Enter "Disability Redesign Prototype Case" in the "Remarks" section of the SSA-831 on all Disability Redesign Prototype cases. 4. RFC/MRFC Adjudicators do not have to complete every block on the RFC form in fully favorable allowances. When the RFC or MRFC is completed to the point that the case is an allowance and a statement can be made to that effect, the rest of the form may be left blank and signed as is. The required summary statement must conform to the guidelines in section II E.5. Explain any inconsistencies material to the decision. (POMS DI 24510.066A; DI 26516.010) E. RATIONALE PROCESS 1. Introduction The goal of the Rationale Process specifically, and Process Unification generally, is the same as for any adjudication in the Social Security disability process - to ensure similar results on similar cases through preparation of correct, timely and cost-effective determinations in a productive environment that emphasizes responsiveness to claimant needs. Under the requirements of the Rulings, the MDF must include a description of the method or process used to reach the final decision as well as the Disability Adjudicator's reasons for the decisions on key issues reached. 2. Why Do We Need to Have a Rationale Process? Who Is It For? The Rationale Process is a way to insure that all decisionmakers are in compliance with the Process Unification Rulings. This "compliance" means that the quality of our development, documentation and decisionmaking in every case is every adjudicator's priority. The Rational Process helps us make the right decision earlier in the process. The Rationale Process may lead to earlier appropriate allowances - allowances made in the initial (DDS) determination. As this occurs, there may also be impacts on OHA outcomes. Therefore, the Rationale Process is "for" each adjudicator at every level of decisionmaking and review - and it is also for the "next set of eyes" that might look at the case. 3. The Rational Process Is how the DDSs implement the Process Unification Rulings each and every day, in each and every case. Is what Process Unification looks like in each DDS claim. Is an integral part of the development, documentation, decisionmaking and explanatory actions required in each disability claim. It is meant to enhance claim documentation and case file explanations. Is more than just a piece of paper written at the end of the adjudication process. 4. The Rationale Process Action Steps - In Brief What Is the Rationale Process? Develop and document the disability claim for all allegations; Determine the presence and severity of medically determinable impairments (MDI), and assess the functional impact of these MDI impairments; Determine what symptoms "spring from" the MDI impairments, assess the credibility of the claimant's allegations of symptoms, and evaluate the functional impact of these symptoms; Address all relevant medical source opinions (MSO) including medicla opinions from acceptable medical sources (DI 22505.003B.1.), as well as opinions from other medical sources (DI 22505.003B.2.). This includes any required recontacts with medical sources for clarifications or respolution of conflicts or inconsistencies, or to obtain additional information (DI 22505.008B.). Describe and explain the functional impact of MDIs. In addition, explain the credibility finding, functional limitations due to MDI-related-symptoms, and MSOs. These discussions are placed on appropriate source documents (RFC, etc.) and or on any case file explanations/rationale. There must be Decision Point Explanations in the file. These explanations may be on case notes/summaries, a final summary explanation combined with the Claimant Conference, on an "index", or on the decision's "source" document (RFC, MRFC, etc.). Note: Adjudicators do not have to complete every block on the RFC form in fully favorable allowances. When the RFC or MRFC is completed to the point that the case is an allowance and a statement can be made to that effect, the rest of the form may be left blank and signed as is. The required summary statement must conform to the guidelines in section 5 below. Explain any inconsistencies material to the decision. (POMS DI 24510.066A; DI 26516.010) 5. When Is a Case Explanation Required? Are There times When a Discussion of Process Unification Issues Is Not Necessary? a. Denial Determinations MSOs in file must always be addressed in cases in which the disability determination is a denial. Symptoms, including pain must be considered in all unfavorable determinations. addressed whenever material to the decision. Adjudicators must include a credibility finding in medical denial determinations when symptoms are alleged. b. Fully Favorable and Partially Favorable Determinations MSOs must always be addressed except in fully favorable allowances when the determination can be made without any reliance on, or reference to, the MSO. No formal credibility finding is needed on any case in which the DDS awards disability from the onset date that the claimant alleges (a fully favorable determination). Subsequent reviewers must be able to determine whether the allowance was based solely on objective medical evidence or whether symptoms were a factor in the allowance. Therefore, subsequent reviewers must be able to recognize and understand how the decisionmaker assessed credibility. This level of documentation would assist future reviewers when evaluating the accuracy of the determination and future adjudicators when making a continuing disability review determination. Document the file with a brief explanation. Examples follow: Objective medical evidence in file substantiates functional limitations consistent with a fully favorable allowance. The claimants allegations concerning (describe the allegations) were considered when completing his/her functional assessment. This assessment supports a fully favorable allowance determination. DDS Adjudicators must fully explain their credibility findings for any period of non-payment in a partially favorable determination. c. Vocational Rule When a Vocational Rule is utilized, core vocational issues are defined by the Vocational Rule used. Therefore, there is no need to require a case file explanation of the claimant's adverse vocational factors in allowances based on the use of the Vocational Rules. In denials, the definitions of the Vocational Rules themselves suggest that brevity is permitted. 6. The Decisional Documentation Sheet Note: Effective 8/28/00, the Decisional Documentation Sheet (DD Sheet) is only mandatory for new Disability Adjudicators. How long a new Disability Adjudicator must use the DD Sheet is determined by DDS management. For all other Disability Adjudicators, the form is optional at the discretion of DDS management. See Exhibit 17 for the Decisional Documentation Sheet. a. General Process Unification issues and basic adjudication decisions are explained in the file at key points. Generally these explanations are on the "source" documents, the RFC, MRFC, informational Report of Contact, etc. The Decisional Documentation Sheet is a roadmap pointing to the places in the file where the key issues are discussed. b. When is the Decisional Documentation Sheet needed? Use the Decisional Documentation Sheet in the following Prototype cases: fully favorable adult cases only where the Process Unification issue(s) (Treating Source Opinion, credibility, etc.) is material to the decision; and partially favorable and denied adult cases except for "procedural" denials (see c below). c. When is the Decisional Documentation Sheet not used? Do not use the Decisional Documentation Sheet in the following Prototype cases: childhood cases; fully favorable adult cases in which no process unification issues are material to the decision. For example, a clear equals decision where no discussion is necessary regarding medical opinion or the claimant's credibility; denials for failure to attend CE, failure to cooperate and whereabouts unknown; and SGA issues that are returned to the FO. d. Where is the completed Decisional Documentation Sheet filed? File the completed Decisional Documentation Sheet in the front yellow section of the MDF. 7. Desk Aids to the Rationale Process Exhibits 15 and 16 are desk aids to the Rationale Process. Exhibit 15 has Process Unification questions that all adjudicators should be asking themselves. Exhibit 16 is a guide that adjudicators can use to help themselves address important rationale issues such as credibility and MSO. F. NOTICES With the inclusion of the Disability Adjudicator and reconsideration elimination processes in the Disability Redesign Prototype, portions of the decision notices released by the DDS on unfavorable determinations must be modified. Changes to notify the claimant that a single decisionmaker made the determination and to advise the claimant of the right to a hearing with the ALJ as the first level of appeal on disability issues must be included. DDS notices for partially favorable Disability Redesign Prototype cases (SSA-L1157) are not affected. 1. General - Denial Notices The standard disability denial notices, SSA-L442, SSA-L443, and SSA-L444 notify the claimant that the initial disability determination is made by both doctors and DDS staff. With the exception of those cases processed under II H., the Disability Adjudicator is the sole decisionmaker on Disability Redesign prototype cases. The claimant is also advised of his/her right to a reconsideration if he/she does not agree with the decision. With the elimination of reconsideration in the Disability Redesign Prototype process, the claimant must be advised that the first level of appeal for disability related issues is a request for hearing. a. "About the Decision" Language When the disability determination is made by the Disability Adjudicator, revise the notice by deleting the opening phrase "Doctors and other" from the current notice language. b. Appeals Language When the DDS prepares the notice on Disability Redesign Prototype disability denial cases, modify the language to advise the claimant of his/her right to a hearing before the ALJ as the first step in the appeal process. c. The SSA-L829 The SSA-L829 contains preprinted reconsideration appeal language that is not appropriate to Prototype cases. If you would normally use the SSA-L829 for a title II denial notice, we suggest using instead a blank form letter (SSA-L951) with the lead in language and final two paragraphs from the SSA-L829, revising "reconsideration" to "appeal" in the next to last paragraph. Add the hearing appeal language found in double underline in Exhibit 5 under the three captions "If You Disagree With The Decision", "How The Hearing Process Works", and "It Is Important To Go To The Hearing". Include the Prototype pamphlet enclosure "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 64-088 in English or 64-089 in Spanish). See sections 3 and 4 below for more detailed instructions and Exhibits 4, 5, 6 and 7 in section X for samples of revised notices. 2. Addressing MC Input in the Personalized Decision Notice (PDN) a. Policy MC input on a Disability Redesign Prototype case is considered to be medical opinion evidence. Therefore, it should be treated in the same manner as other non-examining source medical opinion evidence. b. Procedure In accordance with DI 24515.007, whenever a non-examining source opinion outweighs a treating source opinion, fully explain the reasons in the notice of determination in all partially favorable allowances and all denials. 3. Revised Disability Denial Language - No MC signoff For Disability Redesign Prototype denial cases (except those with required MC review processed under section II H.) use the revised language double underlined in the exhibit sample notices in Section X. Although there may have been consultation with the MC, the revised language applies. Section X contains the following notice exhibits: Exhibit 4 is a sample of an SSA-L442 used for concurrent title II/title XVI cases; Exhibit 5 is a sample of the SSA-L443 used for title II only cases; Exhibit 6 is a sample of the SSA-L444 used for title XVI only adult cases; and Exhibit 7 contains paragraphs for title XVI disabled child (DC) claims revised for use with Disability Redesign Prototype cases and a sample notice that combines the DC paragraphs with the Disability Redesign Prototype appeal paragraphs. NOTE: The revised language consists of deleting the opening phrase "Doctors and other" from the current notice language. The appeals language has also been changed to reflect that the first level of appeal for disability issues is to a hearing rather than reconsideration. In addition, the standard pamphlet enclosures "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 05-10058) and "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No 05-11008) are not appropriate. In place of these pamphlets use the Disability Redesign Prototype enclosure "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 64-088) found in Exhibit 8 which has been prepared to advise the claimant of his/her appeals rights when disability or non-disability issues are in dispute. This pamphlet is also available in Spanish (SSA Publication no. 64-089). See section III.F.1 above for a discussion on the use of the SSA-L829. 4. Revised Disability Denial Language - MC Signoff For cases processed under section III.B.5, use the existing standard disability denial notices, SSA-L442, SSA-L443, and SSA-L444, revised to indicate appeal rights to a hearing. In addition, the standard pamphlet enclosures "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 05-10058) and "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 05-11008) are not appropriate. In place of these pamphlets use the Disability Redesign Prototype enclosure "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA Publication No. 64-088) found in Exhibit 8, which has been prepared to advise the claimant of his/her appeals rights when disability or non-disability issues are in dispute. This pamphlet is also available in Spanish (SSA Publication No. 64-089). See section III.F.1 above for a discussion on the use of the SSA-L829. a. Less Than Fully Favorable Disability Allowances Use the SSA-1157-DI/SI as usual. G. NONDISABILITY DETERMINATIONS Determinations of entitlement or eligibility on nondisability aspects of a Disability Redesign Prototype disability claim, e.g., insured status or SGA, must be made by a Federal employee. H. CASES THAT MUST BE REFERRED TO A MC UNDER STATUTE 1. Policy The following cases, while not excluded from the Disability Redesign Prototype, must be referred to the MC for review and signoff: titles II and XVI - initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which there is evidence that indicates the existence of a mental impairment; and title XVI - claims involving determinations with respect to the disability of a child under age 18. In these instances, the Social Security Act requires that every reasonable effort must be made to ensure that a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist (in the case of a denial indicating the existence of a mental impairment) completes the medical portion of the case review and any applicable RFC, and requires reasonable efforts to ensure that a qualified pediatrician or other specialist appropriate to the child's impairment(s)(in the case of a title XVI childhood disability claim) reviews the claim. 2. Case Processing Instructions - MC Review and Signoff Required Process mandatory MC review cases as follows: The Disability Adjudicator follows normal operating procedures to develop and evaluate evidence, request and schedule consultative examinations, and consult with the MC, if needed, to develop the case. The Disability Adjudicator as part of a Disability Adjudicator/MC Team: The Disability Adjudicator follows current DDS procedures for obtaining MC review and sign-off. I. DDS QUALITY REVIEW The normal DDS quality assurance selection and processing procedures apply to Disability Redesign Prototype cases J. PRIVATE CHANGE OF ADDRESStc \l 2 "J. CHANGE OF ADDRESS" 1. Policy - Prototype Cases Pending in the DDS The chart that follows reflects whether a case remains in the Prototype process if the claimant moves while his or her claim is pending in the DDS: PRIVATE Claimant moves from a...To...Then casePrototype DDSanother Prototype DDSremains in the Prototype processPrototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSdrops out of the Prototype processnon-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSprocessed as a Prototype case (notify the claimant)  2. Policy - Appeals When a claim drops out of the Prototype, the Prototype process no longer applies; however, the level of appeal on the initial disability determination depends upon what appeal action, if any, the claimant had taken prior to the time he or she moves, and whether the claimant is moving from a Prototype DDS to a non-Prototype DDS or vice versa. This is true regardless of whether or not the claimant has received a Prototype notice. The chart below lists the appeal possibilities. Examples are also given. PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSreconsideration*  non-Prototype DDS a Prototype DDS reconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype DDSPrototype DDSreconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype a non-Prototype DDShearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing Example 1 A claimant in the Prototype requests an appeal (hearing) of the initial disability determination prior to moving to a non-Prototype State. Moving to a non-Prototype State drops the case from the process to the current process; however, because the claimant is already at the hearing level before the case drops out, the claim will not revert back to the reconsideration level, but will remain at the hearing level. Example 2 A claimant in the Prototype receives an unfavorable disability determination and then moves to a non-Prototype State where she contacts the FO about filing an appeal. Moving to a non-Prototype State drops her case from the Prototype and, because she moved to the non-Prototype State before requesting appeal, the proper appeal on her claim is reconsideration, regardless of the fact that she received a notice stating her appeal rights were to a hearing. 3. Procedure - Prior Servicing Prototype DDS Follow usual change of address procedures, including transfer to another DDS, if appropriate, and take the following additional actions: If the new residence address is serviced by a non-Prototype DDS and the claim is: title XVI and concurrent title II/title XVI: remove the Prototype Case Flag; annotate the top of the flag "Moved"; mail the flag to the original FO to the attention of the FO manager. title II only: annotate the top of the flag "MOVED"; and file the flag in the green (temporary) section of the MDF. If the new residence address is serviced by another Prototype DDS, leave the Prototype Case Flag stapled to the outside front of the MDF. 4. Procedure - New Servicing Prototype DDS a. Prototype case received from another Prototype DDS Take the following actions when a Prototype process case is received as a transfer from another Prototype DDS: Follow usual Prototype procedures in the development, evaluation, adjudication and closure of the claim. Make sure the SLC of "G" is entered on the NDDSS. b. Non-Prototype initial case received from a non-Prototype DDS Inform the claimant of the Prototype process and that his or her case is included in that process. Notification can be via phone or mail. If contact is made by phone, document the electronic worksheet or MDF. Suggested language might be: "Disability claims filed 10/1/99 or later and processed by this office are decided using a new disability process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made changes to the disability process used to decide whether claimants are disabled under the law. This new process is part of SSA's effort to: make the disability claim process easier for claimants and those who assist them; allow claims that should be allowed as soon as possible; make the process more efficient. The new disability process involves the following: In most cases, one trained staff member will review all the information in your file to decide if you are disabled. Doctors are always available to consult with the trained staff who make the decisions. We have eliminated the reconsideration step of the appeal process. The first step in the appeal process is a hearing with an administrative law judge." Follow usual Prototype procedures in completing the development, evaluation, adjudication and closure of the claim. K. DDS FOLDER DISPATCH 1. SSA-831 Prepared When an SSA-831-U3 is prepared, take the following actions: Enter in the Remarks portion of the SSA-831, "Disability Redesign Prototype Case". Leave the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag (Exhibit 1) stapled to the outside front of the folder. Line through any "FO to DDS" routing and complete the "DDS to FO" section by entering check marks in the items that apply to the particular case being dispatched. Add any other remarks that may be appropriate to the individual case. If it is appropriate to send a Prototype case directly to the PSC/ODO, use the "FO to PSC/ODO" section, change "FO" to "DDS", check the second block if applicable and add any additional remarks that may apply. 2. NDDSS Closure Input For all Prototype cases follow the usual NDDSS closure procedures. In addition, make sure that the SLC of G has been entered on all Disability Redesign Prototype cases and that the LD field have been completed (if not, an update action is needed). OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECONSIDERATION ELIMINATION 1. Policy For Disability Redesign Prototype cases, reconsideration as the first step in the appeal process for disability issues is eliminated. 2. Procedure If the DDS receives a request for reconsideration of an initial disability determination on a case that was handled through the Disability Redesign Prototype process (i.e., Disability Adjudicator and RE), return the case to the FO under cover of a route slip marked "Disability Redesign Prototype Case - Reconsideration Elimination Applies - Process Request for Hearing". 3. Non-Prototype Reconsideration Received Prototype DDSs may continue to receive reconsideration level cases for processing because of: claimants moving from a non-Prototype DDS after the initial disability determination is made (see chart above); claimants moving while a reconsideration is already in process in a non-Prototype DDS (see chart above); or appeals on non-Prototype cases, i.e., applications effectively filed prior to 10/1/99. These cases are processed under existing reconsideration procedures. M. TRAILER MATERIAL If evidence is received after a disability determination based on the Disability Redesign Prototype process is released by the DDS, determine if the evidence is material to the determination. See DI 22520.001ff for the definition of materiality. 1. Evidence is not material If it is not material, annotate the evidence or folder to that effect. No further action on the determination is necessary because of the trailer evidence. See also DI 22520.001ff for existing instructions when trailer evidence is not material. 2. Evidence is material Evaluate the evidence and take appropriate action to the determination, i.e., it may or may not change the determination that was already reached. If MC review is required (Title II and XVI Initial Denials and Less Than Fully Favorable Determinations Involving Mental Impairments and Title XVI Childhood Disability Cases), send the case again for MC review, regardless of whether or not the determination is changed. If MC review is not required, consult as needed with the MC regarding the determination. See also DI 22520.001ff for existing instruction when trailer evidence is material. IV. FO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE INITIAL CLAIMS A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE The DDSs participating in the Disability Redesign Prototype are: New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Alabama Michigan Louisiana Missouri Colorado California - Los Angeles North and Los Angeles West Branches Alaska 1. Prototype Cases Prototype processing applies to claims filed in the field offices servicing the disability determination services above. Also see EXHIBIT 9 for a list of servicing field offices. The following cases are not processed as Prototype cases: Deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) New initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. 2. Prototype Process Under the Disability Redesign Prototype: The Disability Adjudicator adjudicates the disability issue at the initial claims level; Note: Before the initial determination is made, the cases in which MC input is required by statute, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims, are reviewed and the disability determination form(s) signed by an MC. The reconsideration step of the appeals process is eliminated for disability issues, i.e., whether or not the claimant is disabled, the onset date, and whether the period of disability is continuing or closed; and Appeals on the disability issue are sent for a hearing decision as the first step in the appeal process. SGA denials are processed as usual; reconsideration is the first step in the administrative appeals process. Reconsideration also applies to other non-disability issues such as the benefit amount, date of birth, etc. B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES The chart that follows describes, by component responsibility, the activities involved in processing Prototype cases: PRIVATE FODDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* PRIVATE I N I T I A L P R O C E S S D I S A D J U D I C A T O RFollows usual claims intake procedures; - Staples Prototype case flag to MDF; - For MSSICS/non-MCS disability allowances, sends/indicates special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  Makes determination of disability without requiring the MC to review and sign off on the disability determination forms. (MC review/signoff required only for title XVI child claims and all mental impairment denials and less than fully favorable determinations.) prepares enhanced documentation and explanation of determination  On non-MCS title II allowances, sends special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  A P P E A L S P R O C E S S R E For MSSICS/non-MCS disability determination awards, sends/indicates special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues; and - Assists claimant in requesting hearing as first step in the appeals process for disability issue. For non-MCS title II disability determination awards, sends special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues.  * Responsibilities in cases processed by the DDS Disability Redesign Prototype site. C. FO ACTIONS -- OVERVIEW The following subsections describe FO actions on Disability Redesign Prototype cases. FO actions include: flagging cases that are to be processed by the DDS under the Disability Redesign Prototype; documenting cases that are exclusions to the Prototype process. effectuating initial disability claims determinations made by the DDS under the Disability Redesign Prototype process which may include providing special award notice language; explaining the appeals process to claimants; and processing of disability issue appeals directly to the hearing level. D. DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASE DEFINITION 1. Prototype a. Cases Included Initial DDS-jurisdiction disability cases (both title II and title XVI) with applications filed in FOs servicing the DDS sites listed in section IV.A., are Disability Redesign Prototype cases. TERI cases and cases involving collateral estoppel are processed as Disability Redesign Prototype cases. DA&A redeterminations,childhood disability redeterminations and aged alien redeterminations are not part of the Disability Redesign Prototype. However, new initial disability claims involving a DA&A impairment, aged aliens or for childhood disability benefits are included for Disability Redesign Prototype processing. b. Cases Excluded The following initial cases are not processed as Prototype cases: Deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) New initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. 2. Prototype Processing Ends Disability Redesign Prototype processing ends with the occurrence of any of the following events: Claimant moves to an address not served by a Disability Redesign Prototype DDS site. Claimant dies - no substitute party pursues the claim/appeal; Claim is not DDS jurisdiction; e.g., the FO discovers, for a claim selected for Disability Redesign Prototype processing, that the claimant does not meet non-disability requirements; Claimant does not appeal a disability determination; or ALJ makes a hearing decision on the appealed disability issue. E. FO ACTIONS -- INITIAL CLAIM INTAKE Initial Claim Interview Provide an explanation of the Disability Redesign Prototype disability claims process to the claimant. Suggested language might be: "The Social Security Administration is working on a number of ways to improve the processing of disability claims. These improvements are meant to: be more user friendly to claimants and those who help them; allow claims that should be allowed as soon as possible; make all decisions more quickly; and process claims more efficiently. "Claims filed in this office are included in the new process. Your claim will be sent to the Disability Determination Services in [city] where a trained Disability Examiner will decide whether you are disabled according to Social Security requirements. In many cases, a doctor is not required to review the decision, but is available to consult with the Disability Examiner as needed. If you are found disabled, your claim will be returned to this office for processing. " If you disagree with the determination, the first step in the appeal process is a hearing. The reconsideration step of the appeal process, which usually follows the initial medical determination, has been eliminated in this new process." 2. TERI and Presumptive Disability Follow the usual TERI and title XVI presumptive disability procedures. Inclusion of cases in the Disability Redesign Prototype processing does not affect these procedures. 3. Auto Initiate ("SPORT") Procedures Auto Initiate procedures (still commonly referred to as SPORT) apply to title II Disability Redesign Prototype cases. For cases excluded from Prototype processing (other than the usual Medicare only exclusions - BICs M, M1 and T), you must indicate an incomplete notice when establishing the record. 4. No Phone For a claimant without a phone, make every reasonable effort to obtain a third party phone number for the MDF. 5. MSSICS Coding In order to generate the correct award notice for a title XVI Prototype claim via MSSICS, enter a "G" in the SLC field of the MSSICS DDTR screen. This coding may be done either at the "front end" (before the claim is sent to the DDS) or at the "back end" (after the case is returned to the FO from the DDS). 6. Documenting Prototype Exclusions When a case is excluded from Prototype processing for reasons other than being a deemed disabled for Medicare claim, document the reason for the exclusion in the orange section of the MDF (Non-Disability Development). F. FOLDER DISPATCH TO THE DDS In addition to the usual actions, staple a Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag to the outside front of the MDF. Check the "FO to DDS" block and add any remarks pertinent to the particular claim. If there is more than one 8 1/2 x 11 flag to be stapled to the outside front of the MDF, we suggest stapling the Prototype case flag so that the right edge extends beyond the right edge of the flag that is on top. In this way the Prototype flag is still visible. G. FO ACTION -- DDS DETERMINATION RECEIVED 1. General For Disability Redesign Prototype cases, the reconsideration step of the administrative appeal process does not apply to the disability issues, i.e., whether and when the disability requirements are met or continue to be met. The usual reconsideration appeal rights do apply to the non-disability issues and to SGA denials. In many cases, the disability determination is made by a Disability Adjudicator rather than the current DE/MC team. Because of these processing variations, special FO handling is needed for certain cases. 2. Disability Denials The FO takes its usual actions, including folder retention during the appeal period. Leave the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag stapled to the outside front of the modular disability folder (MDF) to identify the case for further Disability Redesign Prototype processing if an appeal is filed. Remove and discard the flag when the MDF is sent for storage. 3. Disability Allowances The DDS sends both fully and partially favorable disability allowances to the FO under cover of the Disability Redesign Prototype case flag. This flag alerts the FO to the need for special notice language for MSSICS and non-MCS cases. Because the claimant can appeal both disability and non-disability issues, both reconsideration (non-disability issues) and hearing appeal rights (disability issues) apply. The disability determination may have been made by either a Disability Adjudicator or a Disability Adjudicator/MC team. For both these reasons, standard notice language for initial disability determinations cannot be used. Prototype notice instructions are included below and in section 4. Take the following actions on Disability Redesign Prototype cases for which the DDS made a partially or fully favorable allowance: a. Title XVI Cases: Take the following actions: Complete any necessary non-disability development. If the claim is: denied, follow usual denial procedures; awarded, make necessary systems input to effectuate payment and: Input code of G in the SLC field of the MSSICS DDTR screen. RESULT: The system sends an award notice that contains the correct Disability Redesign Prototype language. The code G appears in the PMI field of the SSR. This is displayed in the DISB segment of the SSID in the TPI field. If the title XVI case cannot be paid through the system, suppress the systems generated award notice and prepare a manual award notice by using the FONS notice version, appropriate to whether or not Interim Assistance Reimbursement applies. The notices are found in the Administrative Applications Menu and are called Full Process Model - Award Letter (IAR) and Full Process Model Award Letter (no IAR). Leave the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag stapled to the outside front of the MDF to identify the case for Disability Redesign Prototype processing if an appeal is filed. (The flag may be removed when the MDF is sent for storage.) See instructions if an appeal is filed on the disability and/or the non-disability issues. Retain the folder for the appeal period. b. Title II Cases For awards to disabled claimants and to mothers/fathers whose entitlement is based on having in his/her care a disabled child whose claim was processed under the Grandfathering test of the Disability Redesign Prototype, take the actions below appropriate to the case, in addition to the usual actions: Complete any non-disability development; For MCS cases: MCS generates a Prototype award notice based on the code of the DDS issuing the disability determination, the BIC, and the application date. For MCS cases that are excluded from the Prototype - (other than the regular Prototype exclusions for Medicare only of BICs M, M1, and T) Make necessary systems input to effectuate payment and complete NOTICE 3 (NOT3) to indicate that the notice is incomplete and enter on the Remarks (RMKS) screen "Prototype case - regular notice applies". For non-MCS cases, if the claim is a(n): A-101 Claim, enter in REMARKS of the BCRN screen "Disability Redesign Prototype Claim - special notice required" and any other remarks that may apply, such as those for closed periods of disability or later onset dates; or SSA-101 Claim, enter in REMARKS (block 11) of the SSA-101 the remark(s) from the above bullet. Complete the claim transmittal sheet (SSA-3601, A-101 transmittal sheet) to indicate the need for special notice language by the PSC/ODO for non-MCS cases and for MCS cases processed prior to 11/19/99. See also section 4 below. Forward the claim to ODO/PSC under cover of the appropriate transmittal sheet, as needed. In addition: ODO/PSC action needed - Leave the Prototype Case Flag stapled to the outside front of the MDF. Line through any old routing instructions. Indicate what action(s) is needed by ODO/PSC in the "FO to ODO/PSC" section of the flag. Indicate actions other than notice actions in the remarks portion of this section, or simply refer to a standard routing form attached that gives other instructions. No ODO/PSC action needed - If no action is needed by ODO/PSC, e.g., the MDF is going to ODO/PSC files, discard the Prototype Case Flag. 4. Notices a. Disability Denials The notice sent by the DDS includes the modifications appropriate to Disability Redesign Prototype cases. No additional FO action on notices is needed for either title II or title XVI. b. Disability Awards Because of the change in the appeal rights and the use of a Disability Adjudicator, standard systems generated award notices cannot be used for MSSICS and non-MCS Disability Redesign Prototype cases. MCS is able to generate correct title II award notices for Prototype cases (except in NY branches: Bronx, Buffalo, Manhattan, Jamaica, Glendale and Endicott see section 2 below). 1.) Title II MCS: No special notice action is needed for Prototype cases processed by MCS. MCS - Prototype Exclusion: MCS generates a Prototype award notice based on the code of the DDS issuing the disability determination, the BIC, and the application date. For Prototype exclusions (other than the Medicare only exclusions of BICs M, M1, and T), complete NOTICE3 (NOT3) to indicate that the notice is incomplete and enter on the Remarks (RMKS) screen "Prototype Exclusion - regular notice applies". Forward the case to ODO/PSC for notice action. Annotate the claim transmittal sheet that the case is excluded from Prototype processing and that regular notice language applies. Non-MCS: Forward title II non-MCS awards to ODO/PSC for notice action. Annotate the claim transmittal sheet and Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag to indicate the need for special notice language. 3.) Title XVI The system generated award notice, for cases identified as Disability Redesign Prototype by the FO, contains the required Disability Redesign Prototype notice language. When making necessary systems input to effectuate payment, input the code of G in the SLC field of the MSSICS DDTR screen. Disability Redesign Prototype language is also found on the FONS for cases that cannot be processed through MSSICS. H. CHANGE OF ADDRESS - INITIAL LEVEL 1. Policy When a Prototype claimant moves to a non-Prototype DDS, his or her claim drops out of Prototype processing. However, the appeal level on the initial disability determination depends upon what appeal action, if any, the claimant had taken prior to the move, and whether or not the move is from a Prototype DDS to a non-Prototype DDS or vice versa. This is true regardless of whether or not the claimant received a "Prototype" notice on the initial determination. The following two charts illustrate this policy: a. Initial Prototype Case Pending in the DDS or FO PRIVATE Claimant moves from a...To...Then casePrototype DDSanother Prototype DDSremains in the Prototype processPrototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSdrops out of the Prototype processNon-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSprocessed as a Prototype case as long as the claimant is notified b. Case in Which the Initial DDS Determination Has Been Made PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSreconsideration*  non-Prototype DDS a Prototype DDSreconsideration After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype DDSPrototype DDSReconsiderationPRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDSHearing Prototype a non-Prototype DDSHearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing Note: For a complete discussion of FO actions on Prototype appeal cases involving change of address, see section VI.G 2. Procedure - Initial Prototype Cases in the DDS a. General If the claimant moves while the Prototype claim is pending in the DDS, the DDS transfers the claim to the new servicing DDS. b. Move to a non-Prototype DDS: Title XVI only and concurrent title II/XVI - The DDS annotates the Prototype flag "MOVED - REMOVE G" and sends the flag to the original FO to the attention of the FO manager. Take the following actions: Check the SLC field of the MSICCS DDTR screen. Remove any "G" that has been entered there. Title II only - There should be no Prototype-related FO action to take. c. Move to another Prototype DDS: There should be no Prototype-related FO action to take. 3. Initial Case in the FO a. Move to a Non-Prototype DDS If the initial prototype claim is in the FO and the claimant moves to a non-Prototype DDS, take the usual change of address procedures and transfer the MDF to the new servicing FO. In addition: annotate the Prototype Case Flag "MOVED" across the top margin; file the flag in the green (temporary) section of the MDF; For a title XVI claim and the title XVI portion of a concurrent claim, check the SLC field of the MSICCS DDTR screen and remove any "G" that has been entered there; Prepare a RC with the following language and place it as the topmost document in the MDF (red section): "This claim was selected for processing under the Disability Redesign Prototype for which a hearing is the first step in the appeal process. Since the claimant has moved outside the Prototype area before requesting appeal, the first step in the appeal process is a reconsideration." Note: It the claimant has already received a Prototype notice of initial determination, do not issue a revised notice. b. Move to another Prototype DDS If the initial Prototype claim is in the FO and the claimant moves to another Prototype DDS, take the usual change of address procedures and transfer the MDF to the new servicing FO. Make sure the Prototype Case Flag is stapled to the outside front of the MDF. 4. Initial Pending Non-Prototype Case Received If a claimant moves from a non-Prototype site to the jurisdiction of a Prototype DDS while his or her initial determination is still pending, he or she must be notified of the Prototype process. If the MDF is transferred directly between DDSs, the DDS takes this action. If the MDF is transferred between FOs and the DDS initial determination has not yet been made, before sending the MDF to the DDS, inform the claimant of the Prototype process and that his or her case is included in that process. Notification can be via phone or mail. If contact is made by phone, document the electronic worksheet or MDF. Suggested language might be: "Disability claims filed 10/1/99 or later and processed by this office are decided using a new disability process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made changes to the disability process used to decide whether claimants are disabled under the law. This new process is part of SSA's effort to: make the disability claim process easier for claimants and those who assist them; allow claims that should be allowed as soon as possible; make the decision as quickly a possible; make the process more efficient. The new disability process involves the following: In most cases, one trained staff member will review all the information in your file to decide if you are disabled. Doctors are always available to consult with the trained staff who make the decisions. We have eliminated the reconsideration step of the appeal process. The first step in the appeal process is a hearing with an administrative law judge." Note: For a title XVI only or the title XVI portion of a concurrent claim, enter "G" in the SLC field of the MSSICS DDTR screen. V. FO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS A. POLICY APPEALS The usual reconsideration policy for appeals of non-disability issues and SGA denials applies to Disability Redesign Prototype cases. The first step of the appeals process for disability issues on Disability Redesign Prototype cases, including adverse onset and closed periods of disability, is a hearing. Disability Redesign Prototype appeals processing applies only if both of the following requirements are met: The case was processed as a Disability Redesign Prototype claim; and The claimant's address is serviced by one of the FOs listed in Exhibit 9. Note: When a Disability Redesign Prototype claimant moves out of the service area of any of the FOs listed in Exhibit 9, the claim drops out of the Disability Redesign Prototype and Disability Redesign Prototype processing no longer applies. The level of appeal depends upon what appeal action, if any, the claimant has taken before he or she moves. This is true regardless of whether or not the claimant has received a Disability Redesign Prototype notice. For a complete explanation of Disability Redesign Prototype policy for cases involving change of address, see section V. F. B. FO ACTION - CLAIMANT APPEALS 1. Review the Claim Review the claim for any of the following to determine whether the claim is a Disability Redesign Prototype claim: Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag stapled to the outside of the folder or filed as the topmost document inside the folder; Remarks entry "Disability Redesign Prototype Case" on the SSA-831; Personalized disability notice indicating appeal rights to a hearing; study list code (SLC) of G on the DDSQ (see exhibit 13); or On the Medical Query (DIBM), the term "FULL PROCESS MODEL" in the CLASS ACTION field (see exhibit 14). 2. Determine the Issues Determine the issues and the determination(s) the claimant wishes to appeal. If the issue(s) appealed is (are): SGA denial or non-disability only, e.g., SSI living arrangements, SSI income, PIA, etc., follow the usual reconsideration procedure. This is not a Disability Redesign Prototype appeal. disability issue only, e.g., disability denial (not SGA), adverse onset or closed period of disability, follow C. below. subject to reconsideration (non-disability issue) and hearing (disability) appeal steps, take both a reconsideration and hearing request. Tell the claimant that the reconsideration request will be processed after the hearing decision is made. See C. below for action on the appeal of the disability issue. EXCEPTION: In the rare case where the non-disability issue under appeal is an eligibility or entitlement factor, e.g., SSI resources or insured status, resolve that issue first. NOTE: Route the claim file as in D. below. The reconsideration request is processed after the hearing request has been adjudicated. 3. Explain the Determination and the Disability Redesign Prototype Appeal Process Explain to the claimant that he or she has the right to ask for a hearing by an ALJ who had no part in the original determination. If the claimant wants to file an appeal, follow section C below. C. CLAIMANT REQUESTS A HEARING 1. Complete the following forms: HA-501-U5 (Request for Hearing by an ALJ) or the HNG1, MSSICS Appeals screen; NOTE: The MSSICS/MCS appeals data to record a hearing request will process whether or not prior input of reconsideration data was made. Exhibit 11 or Form HA-4486 "Claimant's Statement When a Request for Hearing is Filed and the Issue is Disability", revised to indicate update since application was filed, rather than since reconsideration date; SSA-827 (Authorization to Release Medical Information); and, if applicable; SSA-1696-U4 (Appointment of Representative). NOTE: If additional information is needed, do not delay forwarding the case to the HO. 2. Input systems data a. Title II Input appeals data to the MCS and, as appropriate, case control data. Enter the appropriate HO site code. NOTE: MCS will not allow you to record multiple pending appeals if the claimant requests both reconsideration of a nondisability issue and a hearing on a disability issue. Control the claim for resolution of the nondisability issue after the disability appeal is processed. b. Title XVI Input the appropriate appeals type to the PL field (request for hearing) and the appropriate destination code (HOs receiving Disability Redesign Prototype cases and their codes are shown in Exhibit 10). c. Concurrent Take the above action appropriate to each title. D. FLAGGING AND ROUTING CASES After completion of the required actions and systems input above, forward the case, using a Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag (Exhibit 1), to the proper HO component when there is a request for hearing on a disability issue. Complete the "FO to HO" portion of the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag and staple it to the outside of the folder. If there is a Disability Redesign Prototype flag already in or on the MDF, reuse it by lining through any prior obsolete routing. If a request for reconsideration has also been filed on a non-disability issue, alert the HO and the subsequent receiving office (e.g., FO/PSC/ODO) on the transmittal form that action is required on the pending reconsideration request. Note: Do not send Prototype Cases to the Hearings Request Screening Units. E. RECONSIDERATION ERRONEOUSLY REQUESTED - DISABILITY ISSUEPRIVATE  1. Procedure A request for reconsideration, e.g., an SSA-561-U2, is not the correct appeal for disability issues on Prototype cases. When such a request is received, or for Prototype cases that the DDS returns to the FO because a reconsideration was filed instead of a hearing, take the following actions: Call the claimant and explain the Prototype appeal process. Ascertain if the claimant wishes to file for a hearing. If you cannot reach the claimant, process the appeal as a request for hearing and include the appropriate paragraph from section 2 below in the dismissal notice. If the claimant wishes to pursue the appeal, obtain the information necessary to complete the HA-501-U5 (see GN 3103.020). Note: The form should be completed with the information provided and annotated "Information obtained by phone". Dismiss the reconsideration request. See section 2 below for dismissal notice instructions. Follow sections C.2 and D above for systems input, flagging and routing. 2. Notice Instructions and Language Generally follow the dismissal discussion in POMS DI 12005.025 (title II) and SI 04020.020C and DI 12005.030 (title XVI) in preparing the dismissal notice. Notice language for erroneously filed reconsideration requests on Prototype cases is on FOMS under "Disability Applications" and is titled "Prototype Recon Dismissal". It is also available in Spanish. Use blank SSA letterhead (SSAL-951/SSAL-8052). For a child's claim, use the same language but make the appropriate changes to refer to the child, e.g., "This refers to your request for reconsideration, in which you ask us to review our decision that [child's name] is not disabled." The text of the language, with optional additional paragraphs is: Dear ________: This refers to your request for reconsideration, in which you ask us to review our decision that (you are not disabled, disabled as of ________, no longer disabled after_______.) What You Should Know Beginning October 1, 1999, we decide certain Social Security disability claims using a new process. The first step in the new appeal process is a hearing with a Social Security Administrative Law Judge. We are handling your case under the new process, so reconsideration review does not apply. Therefore, we have dismissed your request. [If the claimant has already filed an HA-501 Request for Hearing include the following paragraph:] Instead we will process your request for a hearing and will send you another letter from the Administrative Law Judge. That letter will tell you all about the hearing process. [If you have been unable to contact the claimant about filing an HA-501 Request for Hearing, include the following paragraph:] Instead we will process your request as a request for a hearing and will send you another letter from the Administrative Law Judge. That letter will tell you all about the hearing process. If you do not want a hearing, you should call us right away at one of the phone numbers shown below. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. [If the claimant was contacted and did not want to file an HA-501 Request for Hearing, include the following paragraph:] If you have not asked for a hearing and want one, you should call us right away at one of the phone numbers shown below. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. If You Have Any Questions If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or call your local Social Security office at 1-800-000-0000. We can answer most questions over the phone. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. The office that serves your area is located at: Street Address City, State and ZIP Code If you do call or visit an office, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions. Also, if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment. This will help us serve you more quickly. F. CHANGE OF ADDRESS - APPEALS 1. Policy - Appeals If a claimant moves after receiving an initial disability determination, the level of appeal on that determination depends upon when in the appeal process the claimant moved, and whether the move was from a Prototype to a non-Prototype DDS or vice versa. The chart below lists the various situations and the proper level of appeal (Note that there are several situations in which reconsideration still applies.): PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSreconsideration*  non-Prototype DDS a Prototype DDSreconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype DDSPrototype DDSReconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype a non-Prototype DDShearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing 2. Procedure Refer to the chart above to determine the proper level of appeal if a claimant who has moved subsequent to filing his or her disability claim inquires about appealing. For Prototype appeals, follow the instructions in section V.B - D. G. ACTION AFTER ALJ DECISION Follow the usual procedure for processing of any reconsideration request, folder retention and award effectuation following receipt of an ALJ decision. The usual appeal rights for ALJ decided cases apply to the disability issue. VI. HO PROCEDURE - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE APPEALS A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE 1. General The Disability Redesign Prototype, includes the Disability Adjudicator, and Reconsideration Elimination (RE) and involves entire Disability Determination Services (DDS) or DDS branches. Cases are tracked through the completion of ALJ action on the case.. 2. Prototype Sites and Start Dates The DDSs participating in the Disability Redesign Prototype are: New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Alabama Michigan Louisiana Missouri Colorado California - Los Angeles North and Los Angeles West Branches Alaska 3. Prototype Cases Initial disability cases with applications filed in FOs servicing the DDS sites listed in II.A above are Disability Redesign Prototype cases. (Exhibit 9 for an entire list) The following cases are not processed as Prototype cases: Deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) New initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. DA&A redeterminations, childhood disability redeterminations and aged alien redeterminations are not part of the Disability Redesign Prototype. However, new initial disability claims involving a DA&A impairment, aged aliens or for childhood disability benefits are included for Disability Redesign Prototype processing. TERI cases and cases involving collateral estoppel and res judicata are processed as Disability Redesign Prototype cases. 4. Prototype Process Under the Disability Redesign Prototype: The Disability Adjudicator adjudicates the disability issue at the initial claims level; Note: Before the initial determination is made, the cases in which MC input is required by statute, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims, are reviewed and the disability determination form(s) signed by an MC. The reconsideration step of the appeals process is eliminated for disability issues, i.e., whether or not the claimant is disabled, the onset date, and whether the period of disability is continuing or closed; and Appeals on the disability issue are sent for a hearing decision as the first step in the appeals process. SGA denials are processed as usual; reconsideration is the first step in the administrative appeals process. Reconsideration also applies to other non-disability issues such as the benefit amount, date of birth, etc. B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES This chart describes, by component responsibility, the activities involved in processing Prototype cases: PRIVATE FODDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* PRIVATE I N I T I A L P R O C E S S D I S A D J U D I C A T O RFollows usual claims intake procedures; - Staples Prototype case flag to MDF; - For MSSICS/non-MCS disability allowances, sends/indicates special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  Makes determination of disability without requiring the MC to review and sign off on the disability determination forms. (MC review/signoff required only for title XVI child claims and all mental impairment denials and less than fully favorable determinations.) - prepares enhanced documentation and explanation of determination On non-MCS title II allowances, sends special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  A P P E A L S P R O C E S S R EFO For MSSICS/non-MCS disability determination awards, sends/indicates special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues; and - Assists claimant in requesting hearing as first step in the appeals process for disability issue.DDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* For non-MCS title II disability determination awards, sends special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues.  * Responsibilities in cases processed by the DDS Disability Redesign Prototype sites C. OFFICES PARTICIPATING IN THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE A listing of FOs and HOs responsible for processing Disability Redesign Prototype cases is found in Exhibits 9 and 10. D. APPLICABILITY OF INSTRUCTIONS These instructions apply only to those HOs servicing Disability Redesign Prototype FO sites. It is provided to assist the HOs in handling disability cases received with a request for hearing (R/H) on cases that have been processed under the Disability Adjudicator, and reconsideration elimination (RE) provisions of the Disability Redesign Prototype. Note: Disability Redesign Prototype cases with an appeal on a non-disability issue follow the usual reconsideration process. E. FO RESPONSIBILITIES 1. FO Action on Request for Hearing The FO completes the HA-501-U5 (R/H by Administrative Law Judge [ALJ]), a modified SSA-4486 form "Claimant's Statement When Request for Hearing is Filed and the Issue is Disability" (or Exhibit 11 in section X) and the SSA-827 (Authorization for a Source to Release Information to SSA). If the claimant is represented, the FO also takes the SSA-1696-U4 (Appointment of Representative). The FO also prepares an MCS input and updates SSACCS for Title II/Concurrent cases and updates SSICCS for Title XVI only cases. 2. FO - Flagging Cases The FO uses the flag provided in Exhibit 1 to identify and route Disability Redesign Prototype cases to the proper HO component. F. RECEIVING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES IN THE HO A Disability Redesign Prototype case should arrive in the HO with a Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag attached (Exhibit 1). Receipt the case as usual. In addition: HOTS - Enter the case into HOTS in exactly the same way any case is entered, with one exception - as there is no reconsideration, enter the date of the initial determination in the Recon Data Field. In addition, in the "HO Field 1" or "HO Field 2" enter "PTTYPE". Select either "HO Field 1" or "HO Field 2" and then use it consistently for all disability Redesign Prototype Cases. OHACCS - When a case is flagged as a Prototype case in either the "HO Field 1" or "HO Field 2", the HOTS/CCS upload will propagate a "B" to the "SPC" field in the CCS. Note that Prototype coding in the SPC field takes priority over any special coding requirements in childhood/welfare reform cases except Zebley class action cases. If the HOTS upload action is rejected by the CCS or if the Prototype code is added after the HOTS case receipt action has been entered, enter "B" manually into the CCS. G. EXPEDITING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES Prototype cases are handled as a regular incoming workload. It may be necessary to expedite certain groups of Prototype cases (cohorts); however, the OHA will notify the HOs involved if that occurs. H. NO DOCUMENTATION OF CLAIMANT CONFERENCE REQUIRED Note: Effective 06/28/02 - Cases received after 6/28 will no longer be required to have documentation of the claimant conference. The Commissioner announced in April 2002 that the States who have been processing cases under the Prototype would no longer be offering claimant conferences when the notice authority ends on 6/28/02. I. RECONSIDERATION PENDING ON NON-DISABILITY ISSUE 1. General While appeals on disability issues on Disability Redesign Prototype cases (such as whether or not the alleged impairment is disabling, the onset date, closed periods of disability, etc.) are referred directly from the initial determination level to a hearing, appeals on non-disability issues (such as benefit amounts, dates of birth, etc.) follow the normal reconsideration process. Therefore, it is possible that the claimant may file for both a hearing and a reconsideration. In those instances, the hearing request is processed to completion first before the reconsideration, unless the issue under appeal is an entitlement or eligibility factor. 2. HO Procedure If a reconsideration has been filed on a non-disability issue, include a remark on the transmittal form to the receiving office (i.e., FO or PSC/ODO) that action is still pending on the non-disability reconsideration request. J. CHANGE OF ADDRESS 1. Policy When a Prototype claimant moves to a non-Prototype DDS, his or her claim drops out of Prototype processing. However, the appeal level on the initial disability determination depends upon what appeal action, if any, the claimant had taken prior to the move, and whether or not the move is from a Prototype DDS to a non-Prototype DDS or vice versa. This is true regardless of whether or not the claimant received a "Prototype" notice on the initial determination. The following two charts illustrate this policy: a. Initial Prototype Case Pending in the DDS or FO PRIVATE Claimant moves from a...To...Then casePrototype DDSanother Prototype DDSremains in the Prototype processPrototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSdrops out of the Prototype processnon-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSprocessed as a Prototype case (notify the claimant)  b. Case in Which the Initial DDS Determination Has Been Made PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype siteanother Prototype sitehearing Prototype sitea non-Prototype sitereconsideration*  non-Prototype sitea Prototype sitereconsiderationAfter the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype site Prototype site Reconsideration After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype siteanother Prototype sitehearing Prototype sitea non-Prototype sitehearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing 2. Procedure - Prior Servicing HO - Claimant Moves to Another Prototype HO In addition to any regular change of address procedures, make sure the Prototype Case Flag is stapled to the outside front of the MDF when transferring the claim to the new Prototype HO. 3. Procedure - Prior Servicing HO - Claimant Moves to Non-Prototype HO In addition to any regular change of address procedures, take the following actions: Annotate the top margin of the Prototype Case Flag "MOVED" and send it to: OD Redesign Staff Attn: Prototype Oversight 560 Altmeyer Bldg 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore MD 21235-6401 Enter the following on the folder transmittal form: "Claim processed at the initial level under the Disability Redesign Prototype. No MC signoff required except for title XVI childhood cases and title II/title XVI denials where the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment; reconsideration is eliminated. The claimant moved after requesting appeal; therefore, the proper appeal level is a hearing. Do not dismiss the hearing for lack of MC signoff or reconsideration." Procedure - New Servicing HO - Prototype Site Follow the usual Prototype procedures in section VII. Make sure that a Prototype Case Flag is stapled to the outside front of the MDF. 5. Hearing Not Applicable If the Prototype claimant moved to a non-Prototype site before filing appeal, the FO should have taken a reconsideration, not a request for hearing (see the chart in section J.1.b above). If a request for hearing is taken in error, follow regular HO procedures for dismissal due to lack of reconsideration. VII. PSC/ODO PROCEDURES - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE 1. Prototype The Disability Redesign Prototype is being conducted in 10 States and includes the Disability Adjudicator and reconsideration elimination (RE) and involves entire Disability Determination Services (DDS) or DDS branches. Cases are tracked through the completion of ALJ action on the case. Under the Disability Redesign Prototype: The Disability Adjudicator adjudicates the disability issue at the initial claims level; Note: Before the initial determination is made, the cases in which MC input is required by statute, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims, are reviewed and the disability determination form(s) signed by an MC. The reconsideration step of the appeals process is eliminated (RE) for disability issues, i.e., whether or not the claimant is disabled, the onset date, and whether the period of disability is continuing or closed; and Appeals on the disability issue are sent for a hearing decision as the first step in the appeals process. SGA denials are processed as usual; reconsideration is the first step in the administrative appeals process. Reconsideration also applies to other non-disability issues such as the benefit amount, date of birth, etc. The DDSs participating in the Disability Redesign Prototype are: New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Alabama Michigan Louisiana Missouri Colorado California - Los Angeles North and Los Angeles West Branches Alaska 2. Prototype Cases Note: See also section 4 below. The following initial cases are not processed as Prototype cases: Deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) New initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES The chart that follows describes, by component responsibility, the activities involved in processing Prototype cases: PRIVATE FODDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* PRIVATE I N I T I A L P R O C E S S D I S A D J U D I C A T O RFollows usual claims intake procedures; - Staples Prototype case flag to MDF; - For MSSICS/non-MCS disability allowances, sends/indicates special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  Makes determination of disability without requiring the MC to review and sign off on the disability determination forms. (MC review/signoff required only for title XVI child claims and all mental impairment denials and less than fully favorable determinations.) - prepares enhanced documentation and explanation of determination On non-MCS title II allowances, sends special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  A P P E A L S P R O C E S S R EFO For MSSICS/non-MCS disability determination awards, sends/indicates special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues; and - Assists claimant in requesting hearing as first step in the appeals process for disability issue.DDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* For non-MCS title II disability determination awards, sends special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues.  * Responsibilities in cases processed by the DDS Disability Redesign Prototype sites C. IDENTIFYING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES No data exists on the MBR/SSR to identify Disability Redesign Prototype cases. Claims and appeals can be identified as Disability Redesign Prototype cases as follows: 1. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag The FO attaches a Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag to cases. This flag remains on the case throughout Disability Redesign Prototype processing, including all appeal levels. 2. NDDSS Data The DDSQ query includes a study list code (SLC) of "G" input by the DDS when the Disability Redesign Prototype case is received. A NDDSS query is accessed by choosing "A" on the SSA Main Menu, then 18 for NDDSS Master File Menu and finally "1" for DDSQ (Query). See Exhibit 13 for a sample NDDSS query with the SLC of G. 3. Medical Query (DIBM) On a Medical Query (DIBM), the term "FULL PROCESS MODEL" appears in the CLASS ACTION field when the claim is processed under Disability Redesign Prototype procedures. (Previous Disability Redesign tests were called Full Process Model I and Full Process Model PROBE. Because FO, TSC and PSC/ODO personnel are already familiar with this entry and basic processing of Prototype cases does not differ substantially from these tests, the same legend has been kept.) The DIBM query is accessed by following this path: "A" on the SSA Main Menu, "9" for Master File Query, "17" for QRSL Inquiry Response, then choose "H" Disability, and finally "5" Medical.) See Exhibit 14 for a sample DIBM query with the remark FULL PROCESS MODEL. 4. Disability Notices The following notices are unique to, and therefore can be used to identify, Disability Redesign Prototype cases. a. Disability determination notice: DDS-issued personalized disability notices of denials include appeals language to a hearing rather than to a reconsideration. Additionally, the DDS encloses the pamphlet in Exhibit 8, "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (in English, SSA Publication No. 64-088 and in Spanish, No. 64-089). See Exhibits 4 - 7 for sample DDS denial notices for Prototype cases. Disability Award Notices: Fully favorable and less than fully favorable disability determination notices advise the claimant of his/her right to reconsideration for nondisability issues and his/her right to a hearing for disability issues. D. PROCEDURES - INITIAL LEVEL CASES 1. General With the inclusion of the Disability Adjudicator and reconsideration elimination in the Disability Redesign Prototype, portions of the award notices released by the PSC/ODO on non-MCS cases for allowance determinations must be modified. Changes to notify the claimant that a single decisionmaker made the determination and to advise the claimant of the right to a hearing with the ALJ as the first level of appeal on disability issues must be included. Following is a general discussion of the notice changes. See sections 2 - 4 below for processing instructions. a. "About the Determination" Language When the determination is made only by the Disability Adjudicator, the "reexam paragraph" included in the award notice is modified by deleting the opening phrase "Doctors and other" from the current notice language. b. Appeals Language Modified appeals language on Disability Redesign Prototype cases advises the claimant: of his/her right to a hearing before the ALJ on disability issues (i.e., later onset date or closed period of disability); of his/her right to a reconsideration on non-disability issues (e.g., benefit amount, computation offset, date of birth determinations, etc.); and that the hearing request is processed to completion first in those cases in which the claimant files a reconsideration request for nondisability issues and a hearing request for disability issues. 2. Disability Redesign Prototype Case - FO Has Not Effectuated Payment (non-DOFA) a. MCS: Follow the usual payment effectuation procedures upon receipt of the DDS allowance determination. If the case excepts or must be processed outside MCS, follow section 5 below. b. Non-MCS: For non-MCS cases, make systems input to indicate that the award notice is incomplete and follow section 5 below to provide a correct notice. 3. Disability Redesign Prototype Case - FO Has Effectuated Payment (DOFA) a. MCS Cases MCS generates the correct award notice for MCS Prototype cases. If the cases excepts from MCS and needs non-MCS payment processing, follow 5 below. b. Non-MCS Cases For non-MCS cases, the FO indicates that the award notice is incomplete and completes the Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag and claim transmittal sheet to alert the PSC/ODO to provide the correct notice. Correct language is loaded into M/TEXT for completion of the notice in the PSC/ODO. Follow section 5 below to provide a correct notice. 4. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Exclusions a. Medicare Only Medicare only cases (BICs M, M1, and T) are excluded from Prototype processing. MCS is programmed to generate the correct "non-Prototype" award notice on these cases. No PSC/ODO notice action specific to the Prototype is necessary. b. Other Exclusions from Prototype Processing Cases other than the regular Medicare only exclusions may be excluded from Prototype processing. The FO or DDS documents the reason for the exclusion in the orange section of the MDF. MCS generates a Prototype award notice based on the BIC, application date and DDS code. Therefore, Prototype exclusions, other than Medicare only cases, need special notice handling. See section 6 below for processing instructions. 5. Procedure - Revising the Notice - Prototype Cases The charts on the next two pages list the paragraphs which require modification for Disability Redesign Prototype claims. The charts explain, by type of systems process, the actions necessary to provide the proper appeals and medical reexamination paragraphs. The Universal Text Indicators (UTI) shown in the chart are listed in section 5.c with the language. Review the notice data and follow the applicable chart on the following pages: a. Disabled claimant PRIVATE IF the existing paragraph number is...THEN... MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT POSSIBLE: 1) MCS: CDR001) or APO: MJ90 2) 101/A-101 (MADCAP):none  1) Delete the existing paragraph and substitute CDR024 2) Request paragraph CDR024 Include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist)MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT NOT EXPECTED: 3) MCS: CDR002 or APO: MJ91 4) 101/A-101 (MADCAP):none  3) Delete the existing paragraph and substitute CDR025 4) Request paragraph CDR025 Include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist) MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED: 5) MCS: CDR003 or APO: MJ92 6) 101/A-101 (MADCAP):none  5) Delete the existing paragraph and substitute CDR026 6) Request paragraph CDR026 Include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist)CAPTIONS AND PARAGRAPHS - APPEAL RIGHTS: Captions: 7) MCS: ALSC02 101/A-101 (MADCAP):Do You Disagree With The Decision 8) MCS: ALSO23 or 101/A-101 (MADCAP): G17 No Caption 9) APO: MG11  7) Delete the existing caption and substitute ALSC12 (If You Disagree With The Decisions) 8) Delete the existing paragraphs and substitute UTI bundle FPML01. 9) Delete the existing paragraph and substitute UTI bundle FPML02.  b. Mother's/Father's Claims The Continuing Disability Review paragraph must be requested for award notices to mothers and fathers whose entitlement is based on having a disabled child in his or her care. The current paragraphs CICR12, CICR13 and CICR14 used in MCS claims cannot be used in Disability Redesign Prototype cases. Follow the chart below: PRIVATE IF the claim is processed as a(n)AND medical improvement is...THEN ...MCS claimPossible not expected expecteddelete paragraph CICR12 and request paragraph CDR031. delete paragraph CICR13 and request paragraph CDR032. delete paragraph CICR14 and request paragraph CDR033. APO or 101/A-101 (MADCAP)possible not expected expectedrequest paragraph CDR028. For MADCAP claims, include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist) request paragraph CDR029. For MADCAP claims, include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist) request paragraph CDR030. For MADCAP claims, include this paragraph under the caption "Things to Remember". (Add this caption if it does not already exist)  c. Paragraphs used in Disability Redesign Prototype title II Awards UTI: ALSC12 If You Disagree With The Decisions UTI: FPML01 If you disagree with the decisions, you have the right to appeal. A person who did not make the first decision will decide your case. We will review those parts of the decisions you disagree with and will look at any new facts you have. We may also review those parts of your case that you believe are correct and may make them unfavorable or less favorable to you. About The Appeals If you disagree with the nonmedical decisions we made on your case, the appeal is called a reconsideration. Some examples of nonmedical decisions are the amount of your payment, and the month your payment starts. You will not meet with the person who decides your case. If you disagree with the disability (medical) decision made by the state, the appeal is called a hearing. Some examples of medical decisions are the date your disability started or whether you are still disabled. If You Want To Appeal You have 60 days to ask for an appeal. The 60 days start the day after you receive this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show us that you did not get it within the 5-day period. You must have a good reason if you wait more than 60 days to ask for an appeal. You have to ask for an appeal in writing. We will ask you to sign a form SSA-561-U2, called "Request for Reconsideration," or a form HA-501, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. If You Ask For A Reconsideration And A Hearing If you ask for both a reconsideration and a hearing, we will process the hearing request first, even if you made the reconsideration request first. When we make our decisions, we will send you letters explaining our decisions on both the reconsideration and the hearing. How The Hearing Process Works After we send your case for a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decisions in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. It Is Important To Go To The Hearing It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. UTI: FPML02 If you disagree with the decisions, you have the right to appeal. A person who did not make the first decision will decide your case. We will review those parts of the decisions you disagree with and will look at any new facts you have. We may also review those parts of your case that you believe are correct and may make them unfavorable or less favorable to you. If you disagree with the nonmedical decisions we made on your case, the appeal is called a reconsideration. Some examples of nonmedical decisions are the amount of your payment, and the month your payment starts. You will not meet with the person who decides your case. If you disagree with the disability (medical) decision made by the state, the appeal is called a hearing. Some examples of medical decisions are the date your disability started or whether you are still disabled. You have 60 days to ask for an appeal. The 60 days start the day after you receive this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show us that you did not get it within the 5-day period. You must have a good reason if you wait more than 60 days to ask for an appeal. You have to ask for an appeal in writing. We will ask you to sign a form SSA-561-U2, called "Request for Reconsideration," or a form HA-501, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. If you ask for both a reconsideration and a hearing, we will process the hearing request first, even if you made the reconsideration request first. When we make our decisions, we will send you letters explaining our decisions on both the reconsideration and the hearing. TI: ALS125 After we send your case for a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decisions in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. UTI: CDR024 We decided that (1) disabled under our rules. But, this decision must be reviewed at least once every 3 years. We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, (2) benefits will continue if (3) still disabled, but will end if (4) no longer disabled. Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is 2. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 3. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is 4. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is UTI: CDR025 We decided that (1) disabled under our rules. However, we must review all disability cases. Therefore, we will review (2) case in 5 to 7 years. We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, (3) benefits will continue if (4) still disabled, but will end if (5) no longer disabled. Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is 2. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 3. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 4. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is 5. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is UTI: CDR026 Because we expect (1) health to improve, we will review (2) case in (3) . We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, (4) benefits will continue if (5) still disabled, but will end if (6) no longer disabled. Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 2. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 3. date, in the format "January 1996" 4. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 5. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is 6. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is UTI: CDR028 You are entitled to benefits because we decided that your child is disabled under our rules. But, this decision must be reviewed at least once every 3 years. We will send you or your child a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but will end if your child is no longer disabled. The decisions we made on your claim are based on the information you gave us. If this information changes, it could affect your benefits. For this reason, it is important that you report changes right away. We have enclosed a pamphlet, "When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits...What You Need To Know." Be sure to read the parts of the pamphlet about what to do if your child goes to work or if your child's health improves. Also, remember to tell us if your child is no longer in your care. Enclosure: SSA-10153 UTI: CDR029 You are entitled to benefits because we found that you have a disabled child in your care. However, we must review all disability cases. Therefore, we will review your child's case in 5 to 7 years. We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but will end if your child is no longer disabled. It is important that you report changes to us right away. We have enclosed a pamphlet, "When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits...What You Need To Know." It will tell you what must be reported and how to report. Be sure to read the parts of the pamphlet which explain what to do if your child goes to work or if your child's health improves. Also, remember to tell us if your child is no longer in your care. Enclosure: SSA-10153 UTI: CDR030 You are entitled to benefits because you have a disabled child in your care. Because we expect your child's health to improve, we will review your child's case in (1). We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but they will end if your child is no longer disabled. The decisions we made on your claim are based on the information you gave us. If this information changes, it could affect your benefits. For this reason, it is important that you report changes right away. We have enclosed a pamphlet, "When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits...What You Need To Know." It will tell you what must be reported and how to report. Be sure to read the parts of the pamphlet which explain what to do if your child goes to work or if hour child's health improves. Also, remember to tell us if your child is no longer in your care. Enclosure: SSA-10153 (1) month/year of scheduled review, in the format "January 1997" UTI: CDR031 You are entitled to benefits because we decided that your child is disabled under our rules. But, this decision must be reviewed at least once every three years. We will send you or your child a letter before we start the review. Based on the review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but will end if your child is no longer disabled. UTI: CDR032 You are entitled to benefits because we decided that your child is disabled under our rules. However, we must review all disability cases. Therefore, we will review your child's case in 5 to 7 years. We will send you or your child a letter before we start your review. Based on the review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but will end if your child is no longer disabled. UTI: CDR033 You are entitled to benefits because you have a disabled child in your care. We expect your child's health to improve. Therefore, we will review your child's case in (1). We will send you a letter before we start the review. Based on that review, your benefits will continue if your child is still disabled, but they will end if your child is no longer disabled. (1) Month/year of scheduled review, in the format "January 1997" 6. Procedure - Revising the Notice - Prototype Case Exclusions MCS automatically generates a Prototype award notice based on BIC, DDS code and application date. For cases excluded from the Prototype, but processed through MCS, follow the charts below to send a correct standard, non-Prototype award notice. Also see section 4 above. a. Disabled Claimant: PRIVATE IF the existing MCS Prototype paragraph or caption shown is...THEN delete the existing paragraph or caption and substitute...MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT POSSIBLE: CDR024 CDR001MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT NOT EXPECTED: CDR025  CDR002MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED: CDR026 CDR003CAPTIONS AND PARAGRAPHS - APPEAL RIGHTS: ALSC12 (If You Disagree With The Decision) UTI bundle FPML01 ALSC02 ALS023 b. Mother's/Father's Claims: PRIVATE IF medical improvement is...THEN:Possibledelete paragraph CDR031 and request CICR12Not expecteddelete paragraph CDR032 and request paragraph CICR13Expecteddelete paragraph CDR033 and request paragraph CICR 14 Non-MCS: If a case is excluded from the Prototype and processed outside MCS, standard, non-Prototype award notice language applies. There is no action specific to the Prototype exclusion that applies. 7. Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag Prong file the Disability Redesign Prototype case flag as the topmost document in the red section of the modular disability folder to identify the case for Disability Redesign Prototype processing if an appeal is filed. G. PROCEDURES - ALJ/AC LEVEL No changes to payment effectuation or award notice language are needed for Disability Redesign Prototype cases allowed at the ALJ or AC level. H. SPANISH Follow existing instructions when the folder indicates the need for a Spanish language version of the award notice. VIII. TSC PROCEDURES - DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES A. THE DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE 1. Prototype The Disability Redesign Prototype is being conducted in 10 States, includes the Disability Adjudicator and reconsideration elimination (RE)involves entire DDSs or DDS branches. Under the Disability Redesign Prototype: The Disability Adjudicator adjudicates the disability issue at the initial claims level; Note: Before the initial determination is made, the cases in which MC input is required by statute, i.e., initial denials and less than fully favorable determinations in which the evidence indicates the existence of a mental impairment and title XVI childhood disability claims, are reviewed and the disability determination form(s) signed by an MC. The reconsideration step of the appeals process is eliminated (RE) for disability issues, i.e., whether or not the claimant is disabled, the onset date, and whether the period of disability is continuing or closed; and Appeals on the disability issue are sent for a hearing decision as the first step in the appeals process. SGA denials are processed as usual; reconsideration is the first step in the administrative appeals process. Reconsideration also applies to other non-disability issues such as the benefit amount, date of birth, etc. 2. Prototype Cases The following cases are not processed as Prototype cases: Deemed disabled for Medicare purposes (BICs M, M1 and T) New initial claims on one title with a CDR on the other title. This also includes new initial title II claims with age 18 determinations on title XVI. This exclusion also applies when the new initial claim and CDR are under the same title. Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) cases and new initial cases that result from an EXR denial. B. COMPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES This chart describes, by component responsibility, the activities involved in processing Prototype cases: PRIVATE FODDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* PRIVATE I N I T I A L P R O C E S S D I S A D J U D I C A T O RFollows usual claims intake procedures; - Staples Prototype case flag to MDF; - For MSSICS/non-MCS disability allowances, sends/indicates special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  Makes determination of disability without requiring the MC to review and sign off on the disability determination forms. (MC review/signoff required only for title XVI child claims and all mental impairment denials and less than fully favorable determinations.) - prepares enhanced documentation and explanation of determination On non-MCS title II allowances, sends special notice that deletes reference to disability determination having been made by DE/MC team.  A P P E A L S P R O C E S S R EFO For MSSICS/non-MCS disability determination awards, sends/indicates special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues; and - Assists claimant in requesting hearing as first step in the appeals process for disability issue.DDS (Disability Adjudicator)PSC/ODO* For non-MCS title II disability determination awards, sends special notice with appeal rights to hearing on disability issues and reconsideration on non-disability issues.  * Responsibilities in cases processed by the DDS Disability Redesign Prototype sites C. IDENTIFYING DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASES No data exists on the MBR/SSR to identify Disability Redesign Prototype cases. Claims and appeals can be identified as Disability Redesign Prototype cases as follows: 1. Medical Query (DIBM) On a Medical Query (DIBM) the term "FULL PROCESS MODEL" appears in the CLASS ACTION field when a claim is processed under Disability Redesign Prototype procedures. (Previous Disability Redesign tests were called Full Process Model I and Full Process Model PROBE. Because FO, TSC and PSC/ODO personnel are already familiar with this entry and basic processing of Prototype cases does not differ substantially from these tests, the same legend has been kept.) The DIBM query is accessed by following this path: "A" on the SSA Main Menu, "9" for Master File Query, "17" for QRSL Inquiry Response, then choose "H" Disability, and finally "5" Medical.) See Exhibit 14 for a sample DIBM query with the remark FULL PROCESS MODEL. 2. NDDSS Data The DDSQ query includes a study list code (SLC) of G which is input by the DDS when a FPM Prototype case is received. A NDDSS query is accessed by choosing "A" on the SSA Main Menu, then 18 for NDDSS Master File Menu and finally "1" for DDSQ (Query). See Exhibit 13 for a sample NDDSS query with the SLC of G. 3. Disability Notices The following notices are unique to, and therefore can be used to identify, Disability Redesign Prototype cases. a. Disability determination notice: DDS-issued personalized disability notices of denials include appeals language to a hearing rather than to a reconsideration. Additionally, the DDS encloses the pamphlet in Exhibit 8, "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (in English, SSA Publication No. 64-088 and in Spanish, No. 64-089). Exhibits 4 - 7 are sample DDS denial notices for Prototype cases. b. Disability award notices: All award notices explain the right to reconsideration for non-disability issues and the right to a hearing for disability issues. D. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Change of address by a Prototype claimant may affect whether the case remains in the Prototype and what level of appeal applies. The charts below illustrate the various situations that may occur: 1. Initial Prototype Case Pending in the DDS or FO PRIVATE Claimant moves from a...To...Then casePrototype DDSanother Prototype DDSremains in the Prototype processPrototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSdrops out of the Prototype processnon-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSprocessed as a Prototype case (notify the claimant)  2. Case in Which the Initial DDS Determination Has Been Made PRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination, but before appeal, from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype DDSa non-Prototype DDSreconsideration*  Non-Prototype DDSa Prototype DDSreconsiderationPRIVATE Claimant moves...To...Then the appeal level is a...After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (reconsideration), i.e., from a non-Prototype DDSPrototype DDS Reconsideration After the initial disability determination and after requesting appeal (hearing), from a: Prototype DDSanother Prototype DDShearing Prototype a non-Prototype DDShearing * regardless of any Prototype notice with appeal rights to a hearing E. INQUIRIES With the exception of the processes described in section C above, regular claims processing applies and thus most inquiries can be handled routinely. Follow the instructions below to answer inquiries about Disability Redesign Prototype processing. 1. General Inquiries About Redesign Activities Tell the caller that: "SSA is working on a number of improved ways of processing disability claims designed to: be more user friendly to claimants and those who assist them; allow claims that should be allowed as quickly as possible; make all decisions as quickly as possible; and process claims more efficiently." F. APPEALS 1. Inquiries About Appealing the Disability Determination Tell the caller that they have the right to ask for a hearing by an ALJ who had no part in the original decision. NOTE: If the Disability Redesign Prototype claimant has moved since the filing date of the application, refer to the charts in section F above to determine the proper appeal level. 2. Appeal Requests If the Disability Redesign Prototype claimant wants to file an appeal and the issue is: disability (including adverse onset and closed periods of disability), follow the procedures in the appeals chapter of the TSCOG for hearing requests. non-disability or SGA denials, follow the procedure in the appeals chapter of the TSCOG for requesting a reconsideration. disability and non-disability (i.e., appealing both a disability issue and a non-disability issue), follow the procedures in the appeals chapter of the TSCOG for both hearing and reconsideration requests. Tell the claimant that the reconsideration request will be processed after the hearing decision is made. If completing the referral screen, enter HEAR in the CLAIM TYPE(S) field on LPF2. In REMARKS on LPFP enter the following remark: BOTH RECON AND HEARING FILED PROCESS HEARING FIRST. NOTE: If the Disability Redesign Prototype claimant has moved since the filing date of the application, refer to the charts in section F above to determine the proper appeal level. IX. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag Exhibit 2 Final Rule - Testing Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures Exhibit 3 Sample Offer of Claimant Conference No longer in use after 6/28 must be retained until 10/03 Exhibit 4 Disability Redesign Prototype-1 Sample Notice - Concurrent Title II/Title XVI - Disability Denial Exhibit 5 Disability Redesign Prototype-2 Sample Notice - Title II Only - Disability Denial Exhibit 6 Disability Redesign Prototype-3 Sample Notice - Title XVI Only - Disability Denial - Adult Exhibit 7 Disability Redesign Prototype-3C Paragraphs and Sample Notice - Title XVI Only - Disability Denial - Disabled Child Exhibit 8 Enclosure - "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" (SSA PUB NO. 64-088 and 64-089) Exhibit 9 Participating Field Offices for Disability Redesign Prototype Exhibit 10 FO and HO Case Jurisdictions Exhibit 11 SSA-4486 Modified for Disability Redesign Prototype - "Claimant's Statement When Request for Hearing is Filed and the Issue is Disability" Exhibit 12 DDS 1-800 Telephone Numbers Exhibit 13 Sample NDDSS Query (DDSQ) with SLC of G Exhibit 14 Sample DIBM Query with Remark FULL PROCESS MODEL Exhibit 15 Desk Aid to the Rational Process - Case Questions Exhibit 16 Process Unification Review Form Exhibit 17 Decisional Documentation Sheet EXHIBIT 1 - Disability Redesign Prototype Case Flag Claim No______________________ DISABILITY REDESIGN PROTOTYPE CASE FLAG (DO NOT REMOVE THIS FLAG) ______FO to DDS PROTOTYPE INITIAL DISABILITY CASE FOR PROCESSING ___REMARKS: ______DDS to FO ___ DDS Disability Denial for folder retention (if appeal is filed, hearing rights apply.) ___ DDS Disability Allowance (disability issues - hearing appeal rights apply; nondisability issues - reconsideration rights apply). FO special notice procedures for MSSICS and non-MCS cases. ___ REMARKS: ________FO to ODO/PSC ___ FO payment action taken-PSC/ODO special notice action needed if case becomes non-MCS ___ PSC/ODO payment and special notice action needed for non-MCS cases ___ REMARKS: ________FO to HO (Note: If concurrent, are both TII and TXVI folders attached? Yes___ No_____ If No, explain in remarks.) ___ Request for hearing filed ___ Reconsideration and hearing requests filed. Send folder to _______ after completion of all hearing actions for processing of the reconsideration. ___ REMARKS: _________________________________________________________________ Form SSA-413 (8-99) Use prior edition EXHIBIT 2 - Final Rule - Testing Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures The final rule "Testing Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures" was published in the Federal Register, Volume 60, Number 78, on Monday, 4/24/95, pages 20023 - 20029. 20 CFR 404.906 Testing modifications to the disability determination procedures. (a) Applicability and scope. Notwithstanding any other provision in this part or part 422 of this chapter, we are establishing the procedures set out in this section to test modifications to our disability determination process. These modifications will enable us to test, either individually or in one or more combinations, the effect of: having disability claim managers assume primary responsibility for processing an application for disability benefits; providing persons who have applied for benefits based on disability with the opportunity for an interview with a decisionmaker when the decisionmaker finds that the evidence in the file is insufficient to make a fully favorable determination or requires an initial determination denying the claim; having a single decisionmaker make the initial determination with assistance from medical consultants, where appropriate; and eliminating the reconsideration step in the administrative review process and having a claimant who is dissatisfied with the initial determination request a hearing before an administrative law judge. The model procedures we test will be designed to provide us with information regarding the effect of these procedural modifications and enable us to decide whether and to what degree the disability determination process would be improved if they were implemented on a national level. (b) Procedures for cases included in the tests. Prior to commencing each test or group of tests in selected site(s), we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. The notice will describe which model or combination of models we intend to test, where the specific test site(s) will be, and the duration of the test(s). The individuals who participate in the test will be randomly assigned to a test group in each site where the tests are conducted. Paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section lists descriptions of each model. (1) In the disability claim manager model, when you file an application for benefits based on disability, a disability claim manager will assume primary responsibility for the processing of your claim. The disability claim manager will be the focal point for your contacts with us during the claims intake process and until an initial determination on your claim is make. The disability claim manager will explain the disability programs to you, including the definition of disability and how we determine whether you meet all the requirements for benefits based on disability. The disability claim manager will explain what you will be asked to do throughout the claims process and how you can obtain information or assistance through him or her. The disability claim manager will also provide you with information regarding your right to representation, and he or she will provide you with appropriate referral sources for representation. The disability claim manager may be either a State agency employee or a Federal employee. In some instances, the disability claim manager may be assisted by other individuals. (2) In the single decisionmaker model, the decisionmaker will make the disability determination and may also determine whether the other conditions for entitlement to benefits based on disability are met. The decisionmaker will make the disability determination after any appropriate consultation with a medical or psychological consultant. The medical or psychological consultant will not be required to sign the disability determination forms we use to have the State agency certify the determination of disability to us (see 404.1615). However, before an initial determination is made that a claimant is not disabled in any case where there is evidence which indicates the existence of a mental impairment, the decisionmaker will make every reasonable effort to ensure that a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist has completed the medical portion of the case review and any applicable residual functional capacity assessment pursuant to our existing procedures (see 404.1617). In some instances the decisionmaker may be the disability claim manager described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. When the decisionmaker is a State agency employee, a team of individuals that includes a Federal employee will determine whether the other conditions for entitlement to benefits are met. (3) In the predecision interview model, if the decisionmaker(s) finds that the evidence in your file is insufficient to make a fully favorable determination or requires an initial determination denying your claim, a predecision notice will be mailed to you. The notice will tell you that, before the decisionmaker(s) makes an initial determination about whether you are disabled, you may request a predecision interview with the decisionmaker(s). The notice will also tell you that you may submit additional evidence. You must request a predecision interview within 10 days after the date you receive the predecision notice. You must also submit any additional evidence within 10 days after you receive the predecision notice. If you request a predecision interview, the decisionmaker(s) will conduct the predecision interview in person, by videoconference, or by telephone as the decisionmaker(s) determines is appropriate under the circumstances. If you make a late request for a predecision interview, or submit additional evidence late, but show in writing that you had good cause under the standards in 404.911 for missing the deadline, the decisionmaker(s) will extend the deadline. If you do not request the predecision interview, or if you do not appear for a scheduled predecision interview and do not submit additional evidence, or if you do not respond to our attempts to communicate with you, the decisionmaker(s) will make an initial determination based upon the evidence in your file. If you identify additional evidence during the predecision interview, which was previously not available, the decisionmaker(s) will advise you to submit the evidence. If you are unable to do so, the decisionmaker(s) may assist you in obtaining it. The decisionmaker(s) also will advise you of the specific timeframes you have for submitting any additional evidence identified during the predecision interview. If you have no treating source(s) (see 404.1502), or your treating source(s) is unable or unwilling to provide the necessary evidence, or there is a conflict in the evidence that cannot be resolved through evidence from your treating source(s), the decisionmaker(s) may arrange a consultative examination or resolve conflicts according to existing procedures (see 404.1519a). If you attend the predecision interview, or do not attend the predecision interview but you submit additional evidence, the decisionmaker(s) will make an initial determination based on the evidence in your file, including the additional evidence you submit or the evidence obtained as a result of the predecision interview notice or interview, or both. (4) In the reconsideration elimination model, we will modify the disability determination process by eliminating the reconsideration step of the administrative appeal process. If you receive an initial determination on your claim for benefits based on disability, and you are dissatisfied with the determination, we will notify you that you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge. If you request a hearing before an administrative law judge, we will apply our usual procedures contained in subpart J of this part. 20 CFR 416.1406 Testing modifications to the disability determination procedures. (a) Applicability and scope. Notwithstanding any other provision in this part or part 422 of this chapter, we are establishing the procedures set out in this section to test modifications to our disability determination process. These modifications will enable us to test, either individually or in one or more combinations, the effect of: having disability claim managers assume primary responsibility for processing an application for SSI payments based od disability; providing persons who have applied for benefits based on disability with the opportunity for an interview with a decisionmaker when the decisionmaker finds that the evidence in the file is insufficient to make a fully favorable determination or requires an initial determination denying the claim; having a single decisionmaker make the initial determination with assistance from medical consultants, where appropriate; and eliminating the reconsideration step in the administrative review process and having a claimant who is dissatisfied with the initial determination request a hearing before an administrative law judge. The model procedures we test will be designed to provide us with information regarding the effect of these procedural modifications and enable us to decide whether and to what degree the disability determination process would be improved if they were implemented on a national level. (b) Procedures for cases included in the tests. Prior to commencing each test or group of tests in selected site(s), we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. The notice will describe which model or combination of models we intend to test, where the specific test site(s) will be, and the duration of the test(s). The individuals who participate in the test will be randomly assigned to a test group in each site where the tests are conducted. Paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section lists descriptions of each model. (1) In the disability claim manager model, when you file an application for SSI payments based on disability, a disability claim manager will assume primary responsibility for the processing of your claim. The disability claim manager will be the focal point for your contacts with us during the claims intake process and until an initial determination on your claim is make. The disability claim manager will explain the SSI disability program to you, including the definition of disability and how we determine whether you meet all the requirements for SSI payments based on disability. The disability claim manager will explain what you will be asked to do throughout the claims process and how you can obtain information or assistance through him or her. The disability claim manager will also provide you with information regarding your right to representation, and he or she will provide you with appropriate referral sources for representation. The disability claim manager may be either a State agency employee or a Federal employee. In some instances, the disability claim manager may be assisted by other individuals. (2) In the single decisionmaker model, the decisionmaker will make the disability determination and may also determine whether the other conditions of eligibility for SSI payments based on disability are met. The decisionmaker will make the disability determination after any appropriate consultation with a medical or psychological consultant. The medical or psychological consultant will not be required to sign the disability determination forms we use to have the State agency certify the determination of disability to us (see 416.1015). However, before an initial determination is made that a claimant is not disabled in any case where there is evidence which indicates the existence of a mental impairment, the decisionmaker will make every reasonable effort to ensure that a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist has completed the medical portion of the case review and any applicable residual functional capacity assessment pursuant to our existing procedures (see 416.1017). Similarly, in making an initial determination with respect to the disability of a child under age 18 claiming SSI payments based on disability, the decisionmaker will make reasonable efforts to ensure that a qualified pediatrician, or other individual who specializes in a field of medicine appropriate to the child's impairment(s), evaluates the claim of such child (see 416.903(f)). In some instances the decisionmaker may be the disability claim manager described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. When the decisionmaker is a State agency employee, a team of individuals that includes a Federal employee will determine whether the other conditions of eligibility for SSI payments are met. (3) In the predecision interview model, if the decisionmaker(s) finds that the evidence in your file is insufficient to make a fully favorable determination or requires an initial determination denying your claim, a predecision notice will be mailed to you. The notice will tell you that, before the decisionmaker(s) makes an initial determination about whether you are disabled, you may request a predecision interview with the decisionmaker(s). The notice will also tell you that you may submit additional evidence. You must request a predecision interview within 10 days after the date you receive the predecision notice. You must also submit any additional evidence within 10 days after you receive the predecision notice. If you request a predecision interview, the decisionmaker(s) will conduct the predecision interview in person, by videoconference, or by telephone as the decisionmaker(s) determines is appropriate under the circumstances. If you make a late request for a predecision interview, or submit additional evidence late, but show in writing that you had good cause under the standards in 416.1411 for missing the deadline, the decisionmaker(s) will extend the deadline. If you do not request the predecision interview, or if you do not appear for a scheduled predecision interview and do not submit additional evidence, or if you do not respond to our attempts to communicate with you, the decisionmaker(s) will make an initial determination based upon the evidence in your file. If you identify additional evidence during the predecision interview, which was previously not available, the decisionmaker(s) will advise you to submit the evidence. If you are unable to do so, the decisionmaker(s) may assist you in obtaining it. The decisionmaker(s) also will advise you of the specific timeframes you have for submitting any additional evidence identified during the predecision interview. If you have no treating source(s) (see 416.902), or your treating source(s) is unable or unwilling to provide the necessary evidence, or there is a conflict in the evidence that cannot be resolved through evidence from your treating source(s), the decisionmaker(s) may arrange a consultative examination or resolve conflicts according to existing procedures (see 416.919a). If you attend the predecision interview, or do not attend the predecision interview but you submit additional evidence, the decisionmaker(s) will make an initial determination based on the evidence in your file, including the additional evidence you submit or the evidence obtained as a result of the predecision interview notice or interview, or both. (4) In the reconsideration elimination model, we will modify the disability determination process by eliminating the reconsideration step of the administrative appeal process. If you receive an initial determination on your claim for SSI payments based on disability, and you are dissatisfied with the determination, we will notify you that you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge. If you request a hearing before an administrative law judge, we will apply our usual procedures contained in subpart N of this part. EXHIBIT 3 Sample of Claimant Conference Notice NO LONGER IN USE (6/28/02) [Note to the DDS: These letters are for an adult claim. For a disabled child claim, make changes as needed. For example, "you" or "your" becomes the child's name or "your child".] CCL1a 15 DAY REPLY DDS Letterhead Date: Case Number: [if used] Claim Number: Addressee Name Street City, ST ZIP IMPORTANT LETTER ABOUT YOUR DISABILITY CLAIM PLEASE READ We are ready to make the medical decision on your claim for Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. Before we make a final medical decision, you have the chance to talk with the person making the decision. This is called a Claimant Conference, which is usually done on the phone. To request or ask questions about the Claimant Conference, call [ADJUDICATOR NAME] at [PHONE NUMBER] or toll free at [TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER]. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CLAIMANT CONFERENCE We will explain the requirements for disability under the Social Security program, if we have not already done this with you; We will discuss the information we have received and ask if there is new information we should have (such as new medical records, additional treatment received, or new doctors seen); You can ask questions about your claim and the Social Security disability program. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW CALL [ADJUDICATOR NAME] at [PHONE NUMBER] or toll free at [TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER] WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS from the date on this letter. OR Mark "YES" or "NO" on the enclosed form and mail it or fax it to us at [FAX NUMBER]. The form must be received in our office WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS from the date on this letter. Please reply even if you do not want a Claimant Conference or do not have more information to give us. If you need more time to get new information, we must hear from you within 15 calendar days from the date of this letter. IF YOU HAVE MORE INFORMATION TO GIVE US You can give us new information even if you dont want a Claimant Conference. If you have new information that you havent given to us yet, mail it to us [DDSs who enclose a pre-addressed envelope add: in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope] WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS from the date on this letter or FAX the information to [FAX NUMBER]. If there is new information and you need help getting it, please let us know. The attached page lists the information we have received and the information we have asked for but not received. IF YOU WAIT TOO LONG If you wait MORE THAN 15 CALENDAR DAYS from the date on this letter to ask for a Claimant Conference or to send us new information, you must show us in writing the reason for being late. If we decide that you have a good reason, we will give you more time. IF YOU DO NOT REPLY TO THIS LETTER If we do not hear from you WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS from the date on this letter, then we will assume that you do not want a Claimant Conference and do not have more information to give us. We will decide your claim using the information we already have. IF YOU DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH If you do not speak English, or do not speak English well, we will provide you with an interpreter at no cost to you. Or, you may wish to have your own interpreter with you such as a friend or family member. If you want us to provide an interpreter, please tell us ahead of time. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS If you have any questions about this letter, please call [ADJUDICATOR NAME] at [PHONE NUMBER] or toll free at [TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER]. [or alternate wording might be the person listed below]. [ADJUDICATOR NAME] [PHONE NUMBER] [DDS TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER] Enclosures: Claimant Conference Reply Form Pre-addressed envelope [if supplied] cc: Representative [if any] EXHIBIT 4 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - Concurrent Title II/Title XVI - Disability Denial Social Security Administration Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Supplemental Security Income Notice of Disapproved Claims Date: May 22, 1993 Claim Number: 000-00-0001HA 123-45-6789DI Addressee Name Street Address City, St 00000 We are writing about your claims for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. Based on a review of your health problems you do not qualify for benefits on either claim. This is because you are not disabled or blind under our rules. The Decision Made on Your Case [Personalized Denial language] About the Decisions The trained staff who decided this case work for the state but used our rules. Please remember that there are many types of disability programs, both government and private, which use different rules. A person may be receiving benefits under another program and still not be entitled under our rules. This may be true in your case. Rules for Social Security Disability Rules for SSI Disability or Blindness Information About Substantial Work Other Benefits [Language from the Disability Rules and Other Benefits Factsheet] Enclosure: Your Right to Questions the Decision made on Your Claim See Next Page 000-00-0000HA Page 2 of 3 123-56-6789DI If You Disagree With The Decisions If you disagree with these decisions, you have the right to request a hearing. A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. You have 60 days to ask for a hearing. The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show that you did not get it within the 5-day period. You must have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing. You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a form HA-501-U5, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. How the Hearing Process Works After we send your case for a hearing. an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decision in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. Please read the enclosed pamphlet, "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim." It has more information about the hearing. It Is Important To Go To The Hearing It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. 000-00-0000HA Page 3 of 3 123-45-6789DI New Application You have the right to file a new application at any time, but filing a new application is not the same as appealing a decision. If you disagree with either of these decisions and you file a new application for Social Security or SSI instead of appealing, you might lose some benefits, or not qualify for any benefits. Also, we could deny the new Social Security application using this decision, if the facts and issues are the same. So, if you disagree with either decision, you should ask for an appeal within 60 days. If You Want Help With Your Appeal You can have a friend, lawyer, or someone else help you. There are groups that can help you find a lawyer or give you free legal services if you qualify. There are also lawyers who do not charge unless you win your appeal. Your local Social Security office has a list of groups that can help you with your appeal. If you get someone to help you, you should let us know. If you hire someone, we must approve the fee before he or she can collect it. And if you hire a lawyer, we will withhold up to 25 percent of any past due Social Security benefits to pay toward the fee. We do not withhold money from SSI benefits to pay your lawyer. Family Benefits If you have a spouse or child we cannot pay them benefits unless you are entitled to Social Security benefits. If You Have Any Questions If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213, or call your local Social Security office at 1-000-000-0000. We can answer most questions over the phone. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. The office that serves your area is located at: Street Address City, State, and Zip Code If you do call or visit an office, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions. Also if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment. This will help us serve you more quickly. [Name] Regional Commissioner EXHIBIT 5 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - title II only - Disability Denial Social Security Administration Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Notice of Disapproved Claim Date: May 22, 1993 Claim Number: 123-45-6789HA Addressee Name Street Address City, St 00000 We are writing about your claim for Social Security disability benefits. Based on a review of your health problems you do not qualify for benefits on this claim. This is because you are not disabled under our rules. The Decision on Your Case [Personalized Denial Language] About the Decision The trained staff who decided this case work for the state but used our rules. Please remember that there are many types of disability programs, both government and private, which use different rules. A person may be receiving benefits under another program and still not be entitled under our rules. This may be true in your case. The Disability Rules Information About Substantial Work [Language from the Disability Rules Factsheet] Other Benefits Based on the application you filed, you are not entitled to any other benefits besides those you may already be getting. In the future, if you think you may be entitled to benefits, you will need to file again. Enclosure: Your Right to Question the Decision Made on your Claim See Next Page 123-45-6789HA Page 2 of 4 If You Disagree With the Decision If you disagree with this decision, you have the right to request a hearing. A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. You have 60 days to ask for a hearing. The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show that you did not get it within the 5-day period. You must have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing. You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a form HA-501-U5, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. How the Hearing Process Works After we send your case for a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decisions in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. Please read the enclosed information, "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim". It has more information about the hearing. It Is Important to Go To The Hearing It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. 123-45-6789HA Page 3 of 4 New Application You have the right to file a new application at any time, but filing a new application is not the same as appealing this decision. If you disagree with this decision and you file a new application instead of appealing: you might lose some benefits, or not qualify for any benefits, and we could deny the new application using this decision, if the facts and issues are the same. So, if you disagree with this decision, you should ask for an appeal within 60 days. If You Want Help With Your Appeal You can have a friend, lawyer, or someone else help you. There are groups that can help you find a lawyer or give you free legal services if you qualify. There are also lawyers who do not charge unless you win your appeal. Your local Social Security office has a list of groups that can help you with your appeal. If you get someone to help you, you should let us know. If you hire someone, we must approve the fee before he or she can collect it. And if you hire a lawyer, we will withhold up to 25 percent of any past due Social Security benefits to pay toward the fee. Family Benefits If you have a spouse or child we cannot pay them benefits unless you are entitled to Social Security benefits. If You Have Any Questions If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or call your local social Security Office at 1-000-000-0000. We can answer most questions over the phone. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. The office that serves your area is located at: Street Address City, State, and Zip Code 123-45-6789HA Page 4 of 4 If you do call or visit an office, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions. Also, if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment. This will help us serve you more quickly. [Name] Regional Commissioner EXHIBIT 6 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Sample Notice - title XVI only - Disability Denial - Adult Social Security Administration Supplemental Security Income Notice of Disapproved Claim Date: May 22, 1993 Claim Number: 123-45-6789DI Addressee Name Street Address City, St 00000 We are writing about your claim for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Based on a review of your health problems you do not qualify for benefits on this claim. This is because you are not disabled or blind under our rules. The Decision on Your Case [Personalized denial Language] About the Decision The trained staff who decided this case work for the state but used our rules. Please remember that there are many types of disability programs, both government and private, which use different rules. A person may be receiving benefits under another program and still not be entitled under our rules. This may be true in your case. The Disability Rules Information About Substantial Work Information About Social Security Benefits [Language from the Disability Rules and Other Benefits Factsheet] If You Disagree With The Decision If you disagree with this decision, you have the right to request a hearing. A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. You have 60 days to ask for a hearing. Enclosures: Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim See Next Page 123-45-6789DI Page 2 of 3 The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show that you did not get it within the 5-day period. You must have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing. You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a form HA-501-U5, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. How the Hearing Process Works After we send your case for a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decision in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. Please read the enclosed pamphlet, "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim". It has more information about the hearing. It Is Important To Go To The Hearing It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. New Application You have the right to file a new application at any time, but filing a new application is not the same as appealing this decision. If you disagree with this decision and you file a new application instead of appealing, you might lose some benefits, or not qualify for any benefits. So, if you disagree with this decision, you should ask for an appeal within 60 days. 123-45-6789DI page 3 of 3 If You Want Help With your Appeal You can have a friend, lawyer, or someone else help you. There are groups that can help you find a lawyer or give you free legal services if you qualify. There are also lawyers who do not charge unless you win your appeal. Your local Social Security office has a list of groups that can help you with your appeal. If you get someone to help you, you should let us know. If you hire someone, we must approve the fee before he or she can collect it. If You have Any Questions If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213, or call your local Social Security Office at 1-000-000-0000. We can answer most questions over the phone. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. The office that serves your area is located at: Street Address City, State, and Zip Code If you do call or visit an office, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions. Also if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment. This will help us serve you more quickly. [Name] Regional Commissioner EXHIBIT 7 - Disability Redesign Prototype - Paragraphs and Sample Notice - Title XVI Only - Disability Denial - Disabled Child I. LANGUAGE: Important Notice - (1) Not Eligible for SSI Fill-in: 1. Choice 1: You are Choice 2: [Claimant name) is We are writing about (1) claim for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Based on a review of (2) medical condition (3) not qualify for SSI payments on this claim. This is because (4) not disabled or blind under our rules. We urge you to read this entire letter, including the information about appeal rights and the information about Medicaid eligibility. Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1: your Choice 2: [Claimant name, possessive] 2. Choice 1: your Choice 2: his Choice 3: her 3. Choice 1: you do Choice 2: he does Choice 3: she does 4. Choice 1: you are Choice 2: he is Choice 3: she is The Decision on (1) Case Fill-in: Choice 1: Your Choice 2: [Claimant name, possessive] [Personalized Denial Language] The Disability Rules (1) must meet certain rules to qualify for SSI payments based on disability. (2) must have a medically established physical or mental condition that causes marked and severe functional limitations. That condition must last, or be expected to last, for at least 12 months in a row, or be expected to result in death. Also, (3) cannot be doing any kind of substantial work (4). Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1: You Choice 2: [Claimant name] 2. Choice 1: You Choice 2: He Choice 3: She 3. Choice 1: you Choice 2: he Choice 3: she 4. Choice 1: (described below) USE: Child is over age 16. If this choice is used, use paragraph below, "Information About Substantial Work". Choice 2: NULL USE: Child is under age 16 (See NOTE below) NOTE: The following paragraph is not used if child applicant is under age 16. See "The Disability Rules", choice 4, above. Information About Substantial Work Generally, substantial work is physical or mental work a person is paid to do. Work can be substantial even if it is part-time. To decide if a person's work is substantial, we consider the nature of the job duties, the skills and experience needed to do the job, and how much the person actually earns. OPTIONAL PARAGRAPH: The following paragraph will be used when the field office takes an SSI application and determines the individual is not entitled to any or additional title II benefits. As a result the FO does not take a supplemental title II application, but instead alerts the DDS to use this paragraph. It is patterned after paragraph 1598. Paragraph 1598 cannot be used in a Disability Redesign Prototype notice as it stresses that case review is the only appeal available for title II. As this is also true for title XVI in these cases, the emphasis is unnecessary and confusing. Information about Social Security Benefits The application you filed for SSI was also a claim for Social Security benefits. We looked into this, and decided (1) can't get any Social Security benefits (2) . If you disagree with this decision, you have the right to appeal. The appeal is described in this letter. Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1 - you Choice 2 - [Claimant name] 2. Choice 1 - except the benefit you are already getting Choice 2 - except the benefit she is already getting Choice 3 - except the benefit he is already getting Choice 4 - Null Information About Medicaid (1) (2) (3) Fill-ins: 1. Choice 1 - And Other Benefits Choice 2 - NULL Choice 1 - Paragraph 1150 from NL 00804.110 Choice 2 - Paragraph 1151 from NL 00804.110 Choice 3 - Paragraph 1155 from NL 00804.110 Choice 4 - Paragraph 1170 from NL 00804.110 3. Choice 1 - Paragraph 1311 from NL 00804.190 Choice 2 - NULL (Exhibit 7 continued) II. SAMPLE NOTICE: Social Security Administration Supplemental Security Income Notice of Disapproved Claim Date: August 5, 1997 Claim Number: 123-45-6789DC [Representative] for [Claimant Name] 101 Main Street My City, ST 0000l Important Notice - [Claimant Name] Is Not Eligible For SSI We are writing about [Claimant Name]'s claim for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Based on a review of her medical condition, she does not qualify for SSI payments on this claim. This is because she is not disabled or blind under our rules. We urge you to read this entire letter, including the information about appeal rights and the information about Medicaid eligibility. The Decision on [Claimant Name]'s Case {Personalized Denial Language} About the Decision Doctors and other trained staff looked at your case and made this decision. They work for your state but used our rules. Please remember that there are many types of disability programs, both government and private, which use different rules. A person may be receiving benefits under another program and still not be entitled under our rules. This may be true in this case. The Disability Rules [Claimant Name] must meet certain rules to qualify for SSI payments based on disability. She must have a medically established physical or mental condition that causes marked and severe functional limitations. See Next Page 123-45-6789DC Page 2 of 4 That condition must last, or be expected to last, for at least 12 months in a row, or be expected to result in death. Also, she cannot be doing any kind of substantial work (described below). Information About Substantial Work Generally, substantial work is physical or mental work a person is paid to do. Work can be substantial even if it is part-time. To decide if a person's work is substantial, we consider the nature of the job duties, the skills and experience needed to do the job, and how much the person actually earns. Information about Social Security Benefits The application you filed for SSI was also a claim for Social Security benefits. We looked into this, and decided [Claimant] can't get any Social Security benefits. If you disagree with this decision, you have the right to appeal. The appeal is described in this letter. Information About Medicaid Since she is not receiving SSI payments, she is not automatically eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program. However, if she needs help with medical bills, she still may be eligible for medical assistance. Contact the local Department of Social Services which handles eligibility for medical assistance about the eligibility requirements of the State's medical assistance programs. If You Disagree With The Decision If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to request a hearing. A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. That person will review your case again and consider any new facts you have before deciding your case. You have 60 days to ask for a hearing. The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show that you did not get it within the 5-day period. 123-45-6789DC Page 3 of 4 You must have a good reason if you wait more than 60 days to ask for a hearing. You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a form HA-501-U5, called "Request for Hearing." Contact one of our offices if you want help. How The Hearing Process Works After we send your case for a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will mail you a letter at least 20 days before the hearing to tell you its date, time and place. The letter will explain the law in your case and tell you what has to be decided. Since the ALJ will review all the facts in your case, it is important that you give us any new facts as soon as you can. The hearing is your chance to tell the ALJ why you disagree with the decision in your case. You can give the ALJ new evidence and bring people to testify for you. The ALJ also can require people to bring important papers to your hearing and give facts about your case. You can question these people at your hearing. Please read the enclosed information, "Your Right To Question the Decision Made on Your Claim." It has more information about the hearing. It Is Important To Go To The Hearing It is very important that you go to the hearing. If for any reason you can't go, contact the ALJ as soon as possible before the hearing and explain why. The ALJ will reschedule the hearing if you have a good reason. If you don't go to the hearing and don't have a good reason for not going, the ALJ may dismiss your request for a hearing. New Application You also have the right to file a new application at any time, but filing a new application is not the same as appealing this decision. If you disagree with this decision and you file a new application instead of appealing, [Claimant Name] might lose some benefits, or not qualify for any benefits. So, if you disagree with this decision, you should ask for an appeal within 60 days. 123-45-6789DC Page 4 of 4 If You Want Help With Your Appeal You can have a lawyer, friend, or someone else help you. There are groups that can help you find a lawyer or give you free legal services if you qualify. There are also lawyers who do not charge unless you win your appeal. Your local Social Security office has a list of these groups that can help you with your appeal. If you get someone to help you, you should let us know. If you hire someone, we must approve the fee before he or she can collect it. If You Have Any Questions If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213, or call your local Social Security office at [FO phone number]. We can answer most questions over the phone. You can also write or visit any Social Security office. The office that serves your area is located at: [Field Office Address City, ST, ZIP] If you do call or visit an office, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your questions. Also, if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment. [Name] Regional Commissioner Enclosure: Your Right To Question the Decision Made on Your Claim EXHIBIT 8 - DDS Enclosure - "Your Right to Question the Decision Made on Your Claim" YOUR RIGHT TO QUESTION THE DECISION MADE ON YOUR CLAIM Your right to question the decision Social Security makes on your case. If you are eligible for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, we want to make sure that you get them on time and in the right amount. When we decide whether or not you are eligible for benefits, or that we will stop your benefits, or change the amount, we send you a letter explaining our decision. If you do not agree with our decision, you have the right to appeal it. When you ask for an appeal, Social Security may review the entire decision, including those parts which were favorable to you. Appeal steps The Social Security Administration is testing a simplified appeal process for disability claims. Because your case was chosen for this test, the following steps apply: 1. Hearing--You may request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge if you disagree with our first decision on the "disability" issues of your claim, such as whether or not you are disabled, when your disability began, or whether or not it has ended. 2. Appeals council Review--In some cases in the test, the right to request Appeals Council review, which usually follows the Administrative Law Judge decision, may be eliminated if certain changes we are considering are made to our rules. If you are selected for this test, the Administrative Law Judges decision will be a final decision that you may appeal by filing an action in Federal District court. If you are not selected for the test, you may request the Appeals Council to review your case if you disagree with the Administrative Law Judges decision. We will notify you about the appeal rights that you have. 3. Federal Court--You may request an appeal through the United States Court system, starting with the United States District Court, if you disagree with the Appeals Council decision or denial of your request for review. However, if the right to request Appeals Council review is eliminated in your case, you may request court review of the Administrative Law Judge decision, if you disagree with it. In this leaflet, we explain the appeal steps. You may have a representative You may want a lawyer, friend, or other qualified person to represent you. The people at any Social Security office can help you if you have trouble finding a representative or if you cannot afford one. If you decide to have a representative, you need to tell us by filling out a special form, available at any Social Security office. If you have a representative, you may have to pay his or her fees. For more information about representation and about the fees a representative may charge, ask your Social Security office for the leaflet, Social Security and Your Right to Representation. How to request a hearing or Appeals Council review You or your representative may request a hearing by an Administrative Law Judge, an independent official of our Office of Hearings and Appeals. The Administrative Law Judge has not had any part in your case. If you think the Administrative Law Judge's action is wrong, you may request a review by the Appeals Council, which is located within our Office of Hearings and Appeals. We can help you fill out the special form for either a hearing or an Appeals Council review at any Social Security office, or you can write us a letter. Your request must be in writing. Page 2 of 4 Time limits for appeal Generally, you have 60 days after you receive the notice of our decision to ask for any type of appeal. ( In counting the 60 days, we presume that you receive the notice five days after we mail it unless you can show that you received it late. ( If you do not appeal on time, the Administrative Law Judge or the Appeals Council may dismiss your appeal. This means that you may not be eligible for the next step in the appeal process and that you may also lose your right to any further review. ( You must have a good reason if you wait more than 60 days to request an appeal. If you file an appeal after the deadline, you must explain the reason you are late and request that we extend the time limit. The people in the Social Security office can explain this further and help you file a written request to extend the time limit. When and where the Administrative Law Judge hearing is held Although the Administrative Law Judge attempts to schedule all hearing promptly, there may be some delay if there are many requests ahead of yours or because of travel schedules. At least 20 days before the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will send you a notice telling you the date, time and place of the hearing. The Administrative Law Judge usually holds the hearing within 75 miles of your home. However, your hearing may be farther away so several cases can be heard in one location. If travel arrangements will present a problem for you, tell the Social Security office when you request a hearing or as soon as possible after that. If you want to appear at a hearing but are unable to travel because of your health, submit a doctor's report with your request for hearing, explaining why you cannot travel. Administrative Law Judge hearing Before the hearing: ( You and your representative, if you have one, can look at the evidence in your case file and submit new evidence. ( It is very important that you submit as soon as possible any additional evidence you want the Administrative Law Judge to consider. If you do not have it when you request a hearing, send it to the Administrative Law Judge as soon as you can. At the hearing: ( the Administrative Law Judge explains the issues in your case and may question you and any witnesses you bring to the hearing. ( The Administrative Law Judge may ask other witnesses, such as a doctor or vocational expert, to come to the hearing. ( You and the witnesses answer questions under oath. The hearing is informal but recorded. ( You and your representative, if you have one, may question any witnesses and submit evidence. After the hearing: ( The Administrative Law Judge issues a written decision after studying all the evidence. Page 3 of 4 ( The Administrative Law Judge sends you and your representative a copy of the decision or dismissal order. If you do not wish to appear or cannot appear at the hearing If you do not wish to appear in person at the hearing, you must let us know in writing when you request the hearing. Give your reasons, and ask the Administrative Law Judge to make a decision based on the evidence in your file, along with any new evidence. However, if your claim involves "disability," you may want to explain how your medical problems limit your activities and prevent you from working. The Administrative Law Judge may decide that your presence at the hearing will be helpful, especially if only you can best explain certain facts. If so, he or she may schedule a hearing even if you asked not to be present. You should go to a scheduled hearing If the Administrative Law Judge schedules a hearing, you and your representative, if you have one, should attend. It is very important that you attend a scheduled hearing. If for any reason you cannot attend, contact the Administrative Law Judge as soon as possible before the hearing and state the reason. The Administrative Law Judge will reschedule the hearing if you have provided a good reason. If you do not go to a scheduled hearing and the Administrative Law Judge decides that you do not have a good reason for not going, your request for hearing may be dismissed. When we can pay travel expenses If you must travel more than 75 miles from your home or office to attend the hearing, we can pay certain costs. Here are the rules that apply: ( We can pay your transportation expenses such as the cost of a bus ticket or expenses for driving your car. ( In certain circumstances, you may need meals, lodging, or taxicabs. The Administrative Law Judge must approve these special travel costs before the hearing unless the costs were unexpected and unavoidable. ( The Administrative Law Judge may also approve payment of similar travel expenses for your representative and any witnesses he or she determines are needed at the hearing. ( You must submit a written request for payment of travel expenses to the Administrative Law Judge at the time of the hearing or as soon as possible after the hearing. List what you spent and include supporting receipts. If you requested a change in the scheduled location of the hearing to a location farther from your residence, we cannot pay you for any additional travel expenses. ( If you need money for travel costs in advance, you should tell the Administrative Law Judge as soon as possible before the hearing. We can make an advance payment only if you show that without it you would not have the funds to travel to or from the hearing. ( If you receive travel money in advance, you must give the Administrative Law Judge an itemized list of your actual travel costs and receipts within 20 days after your hearing. ( If we gave you an advance payment that is more than the amount you are due for travel costs, you must pay back the difference within 20 days after we tell you how much you owe us. Page 4 of 4 Appeals Council review If you think the Administrative Law Judge's decision or dismissal is wrong, you may ask the Appeals Council to review your case. When you make your written request, you should submit any new evidence you have. The Appeals Council carefully examines your case and notifies you in writing of the action it takes. The Appeals Council may grant, deny, or dismiss your request for review. If the Appeals Council grants your request for review, it will either decide your case or return it to the Administrative Law Judge for further action (which could include another hearing and a new decision). If the Council decides a formal review would not change the Administrative Law Judge's decision or dismissal, it will deny your request. Federal Court action If you do not agree with the Appeals Council decision or denial of your request for review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision, you may file a civil action in the United States District Court for the area where you live. For more information If you have any questions, please call, write, or visit any Social Security office. The people there will be glad to help you. Most questions can be answered by phone. The toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. You can speak to a service representative between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on business days. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. business days. You can also reach us on the Internet at  HYPERLINK http://www.ssa.gov www.ssa.gov to access Social Security information. Please include your Social Security number in letters you write to any Social Security office or have it ready when you call. The Social Security Administration treats all calls confidentially - whether they're on our toll-free numbers or to one of our local offices. We also want to make sure that you receive accurate and courteous service. That's why we have a second Social Security representative monitor some incoming and outgoing telephone calls. SSA PUB NO. 64-088 (English) SSA PUB NO. 64-089 (Spanish EXHIBIT 9 - Participating Field Offices for Disability Redesign Prototype Process PART I - PROTOTYPE NEW HAMPSHIRE DDS: Concord (010) Manchester (012) Keene (015) Nashua (014) Littleton (013) Portsmouth (011) Out of state offices servicing the New Hampshire DDS: Lowell MA (035) Haverhill MA (050) Lawrence MA (041) NEW YORK DDS: Albany DDS Branch Albany (102) Kingston (107) Poughkeepsie (133) Queensbury (126) Monticello (154) Rome (164) Gloversville (122) Newburgh (118) Schenectady (105) Herkimer (C75) Ogdensburg (116) Troy (130) Hudson (153) Plattsburgh (125) Utica (110) West Nyack (149) Peekskill (B93) Brooklyn DDS Branch Avenue X (137) Canarsie (D57) Flatbush (127) Bay Ridge (161) Crown Heights (160) Glendale (E22) Boro Hall (106) Cypress Hills (139) Kings Plaza (A28) Bushwick (135) East New York (381) Williamsburg(C74) Bedford Stuyvesant (157) Buffalo Branch (4/2001) Amherst (145) Batavia (143) Niagara Falls (115) Buffalo (103) Olean (142) Cheektowaga (B98) Rochester (108) Dunkirk (C72) West Seneca (B96) Geneva (141) Greece (E72) Jamestown (111) Glendale/Endicott Branch (4/2001) Auburn (131) Oneonta (146) Binghamton (104) Oswego (123) Corning (140) Syracuse (101) Elmira (114) Watertown (129) Ithaca (152) Jamaica Branch (4/2001) Astoria (124) Mineola (138) Far Rockaway (162) Patchogue (136) Freeport (151) Rego Park (119) Jamaica (120) Riverhead (163) Babylon (B97) Flushing (150) Long Beach (999) Long Island City (C01) Melville (144) Manhattan Branch (4/2001) Chinatown (159) Delancey St (B95) Staten Island (Forest Ave) (D58) Grand Central (C05) Staten Island N (121) Midtown (100) Washington Heights (134) Downtown (109) Uptown (117) East Harlem (156) Bronx Branch (1/2001) East Bronx (147) White Plains (148) Hunts Point (158) Yonkers (113) Mount Vernon (C78) South Bronx (112) New Rochelle (128) West Farms (C77) Bronx Hub (E23) River Parkway (E25) North Bronx (132) Baychester (179) PENNSYLVANIA DDS: Allentown (209) Jenkintown (C08) Phila - Nicetown (245) Altoona (207) Johnstown (214) Phila - Woodland (247) Ambridge(222) Kittanning (C86) Pittsb - Mt Lebanon (A34) Beaver Falls(193) Lancaster (208) Pittsb - Brentwood (A36) Bethlehem (C10) Lebanon (240) Pittsb - North Side (008) Bloomsburg (192) Lewistown (A94) Pittsb - Downtown (201) Fairless Hills (234) McKeesport (221) Pittsb - E Liberty (231) Butler (239) Meadville (007) Pittston (319 Carbondale (C13) Monroeville (C11) Pottstown (C14) Carlisle (A35) New Castle (210) Pottsville (220) Chambersburg (235) New Kensington (225) Reading (203) Charleroi (241) Norristown (227) Scranton (202) Chester (217) Oil City (211) Somerset (A93) Dubois (228) Phila - South (009) State College (236) Easton (229) Phila - Kensington & Allegheny (194) Erie (205) Stroudsburg (A97) PENNSYLVANIA (CONT): Sunbury (233) Greensburg (223) Phila Downtown (200) Towanda (C85) Harrisburg (204) Uniontown (212) Phila - Germantown (218) Hazleton (206) Phila - NE (219) Upper Darby (243) Hermitage (232) Phila - West (230) West Chester (237) Indiana (238) Phila - Broad St (242) Williamsport (215) York (216) Wilkes-Barre (213) ALABAMA DDS: Albertville (B06) Decatur (625) Jackson (D68) Alexander City (C32) Dothan (628) Jasper (724) Andalusia (634) Fairhope (C27) Mobile (624) Anniston (627) Florence (631) Montgomery (623) Bessemer (636) Gadsden (626) Opelika (633) Birmingham East (C17) Scottsboro (A22) Selma (630) Birmingham Huntville (632) Troy (818) Downtown (622) Talladega (635) Cullman (A21) Tuscaloosa (629) Out of state offices servicing Alabama DDS: Columbus GA (605) LaGrange GA (608) Columbus MS (644) Tullahoma TN (577 Carrolton GA (B25) MICHIGAN DDS: Adrian (B31) Flint North (E00) Muskegon (360) Alpena (370) Flint Downtown (349) Owosso (B33) Ann Arbor (366) Detroit - Petoskey (368) Hamtramck (A62) Battle Creek (359) Hancock (I46) Pontiac (350) Bay City (356) Escanaba (355) Port Huron (362) Benton Harbor (365) Holland (B28) Roseville (364) Big Rapids (I09) Inkster (C44) Royal Oak (375) Cadillac (I11) Iron Mountain (I16) Saginaw (348) Dearborn (361) Ironwood (371) Sault Ste Marie (I27) Detroit SW (C47) Jackson (351) Traverse City (352) Detroit - Kalamazoo (353) Sterling Heights(D14) Downtown (345) Detroit East (357) Lansing (354) Wyandotte (A63) Detroit NW (363) Livonia (D09) Farmington Hills(C43) Detroit - Marquette (346) Mt Clemens (C46) Wyoming Ave (373) Detroit - Monroe (369) Mt Pleasant (367) Conner St (374) Detroit - Grand Rapids (347) Ludington (244) Grand River (372) Highland Park (358) West Branch (246) Out of state office servicing Michigan DDS: Marinette WI (553) LOUISIANA DDS: Alexandria (804) Lafayette (806) New Orleans - Bywater (710) Bastrop (712) Lake Charles (805) New Orleans - Downtown (800) Baton Rouge - Leesville (D81) New Orleans - North (E36) East (811) Baton Rouge - Kenner (A71) Opelousas (810) Downtown (803) Bogalusa (A69) Minden (713) Plaquemine (D93) Covington (D18) Monroe (802) Ruston (B43) De Ridder (D65) Morgan City (812) Shreveport (801) Hammond (808) Natchitoches (809) Tallulah (D19) Houma (807) New Iberia (B52) New Orleans - Westbank (A70) MISSOURI DDS: Meramec Valley (C51) Jefferson City (740) Springfield (738) Cape Girardeau (739) Joplin (744) St Joseph (737) Chillicothe (097) Gateway (Kansas Union (B38) City) (098) Columbia (751) Kansas City - Warrensburg (D17) South (736) St Louis NW (E75) St Louis - North West Plains (560) County (E76) St Peters (734) Kennett (752) Sedalia (743) Gladstone (777) Kirksville (B41) Sikeston (D77) Hannibal (741) Lebanon (C52) Clayton (742) Independence (748) Maryville (C53) Rolla (750) Moberly (747) St Louis NE (E73) Nevada (B35) Sunset Hills (E74) Park Hills (753) St Louis - Central Poplar Bluff (749) West End (099) St Louis Downtown (735) St Louis Southside (745) COLORADO DDS: Alamosa (888) Durango (890) La Junta (892) Aurora (D24) Englewood (092) Lakewood (093) Boulder (889) Fort Morgan (C57) Montrose (D26) Canon City (D29) Ft Collins (891) Pueblo (883) Cortez (RS) (I38) Grand Junction (884) Trinidad (886) Denver (882) Greeley (885) Glenwood Springs (D25) Colorado Springs (887) CALIFORNIA DDS: Los Angeles North DDS Branch Alhambra (D46) Crenshaw (026) Inglewood (971) University Village (253) Culver City (B64) Westwood (970) Huntington Park (966) Torrance (983) Los Angeles West DDS Branch Burbank (A77) Chatsworth (062) Norwalk (562) Compton (434) Glendale (965) Watts (064) Glendora (E31) Whittier (982) Huntington Beach (A78) ALASKA DDS: Anchorage (997) Fairbanks (998) Juneau (996) Ketchikan (RS) (I63)  EXHIBIT 10 - FO to HO Case Jurisdictions PART I - PROTOTYPE STATEFOHO SITE AND CODEHO ADDRESSNew HampshireAll NH FOs listed in Exhibit 9Manchester NH (5134)Daniel Webster Hwy North 207 Hooksett Rd Manchester NH 03104-2641New YorkAlbany Queensbury (Glens Falls) Gloversville Hudson Kingston Oneonta Plattsburgh Poughkeepsie Schenectady TroyAlbany NY (5024)6th Floor 74 N Pearl Albany NY 12207-2211Avenue X Bay Ridge Bedford Stuyvesant Boro Hall Bushwick Canarsie Crown Heights Cypress Hills East New York Flatbush Glendale Kings Plaza WilliamsburgBrooklyn NY (5308)4th Floor Montague St Brooklyn NY 11201-9238Auburn Binghamton Corning Elmira Ithaca Oswego Syracuse WatertownSyracuse NY (5110)8th Floor 108 W Jefferson St Syracuse NY 13202-2520New YorkWest Farms Bronx Hub River Parkway South Bronx North Bronx East Bronx Hunts Point BaychesterBronx NY (5200)Ste 4 2nd Floor 226 E 161st St Bronx NY 10451Amherst Batavia Buffalo Cheektowaga Dunkirk Geneva Greece Jamestown Niagara Falls Olean Rochester West SenecaBuffalo NY (5023)4th Floor Olympic Twrs 300 Pearl St Buffalo NY 14202Astoria Far Rockaway Flushing Jamaica Long Island City Rego ParkFresh Meadows NY (5021)59-07 175th Place Fresh Meadows NY 11365Freeport Lindenhurst Long Beach Melville Mineola Patchogue RiverheadJericho NY (5310)3rd Floor 375 N Broadway Jericho NY 11753New York Delancey St Grand Central Midtown Downtown Uptown Washington Heights East Harlem Chinatown Staten Island 10310 Staten island 10314New York NY (5020)Rm 2909 26 Federal Plz New York NY 10278Mount Vernon New Rochelle Peekskill White Plains YonkersWhite Plains NY (5135)Ste 202 75 S Broadway White Plains NY 10601New York (cont)Monticello Newburgh West Nyack PeekskillWhite Plains NY (5135)The Crosswest Office Ctr Ste 13 399 Knollwood Rd White Plains NY 10603-1914PennsylvaniaCarlisle Lancaster York Harrisburg Lewistown Chambersburg Lebanon Reading SunburyHarrisburg PA (5320)8th Floor Penn National Bldg 2 N 2nd St Harrisburg PA 17101Allentown Bethlehem Fairless Hills Easton Glenside (Jenkintown) Norristown Pottstown Philadelphia NEElkins Park PA (Jenkintown) (5136)Ste 250 8380 Old York Rd Elkins Park NY 19027Altoona DuBois Greensburg Indiana Johnstown Somerset State CollegeJohnstown PA (5112)Ste 200 334 Washington St Johnstown PA 15901Pennsylvania (cont)Chester Phila Kensington - Allegheny Phila Broad St Germantown NicetownPhiladelphia Cluster Office (5252)Ste 404 200 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA 19103Phila Downtown Phila South Phila West Upper Darby West Chester Phila Woodland AvePhiladelphia PA (5035)9th Floor 1601 Market St Philadelphia PA 19103Ambridge Beaver Falls Butler Charleroi Erie Kittaning Meadville McKeesport New Castle New Kensington Monroeville Oil City Pittsburgh Downtown Pittsburgh Brentwood Pittsburgh Mt Lebanon Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh East Hermitage (Sharon)Pittsburgh PA (5036)Ste 500 601 Grant St Pittsburgh PA 15219-4400Pennsylvania (cont)Bloomsburg Carbondale Hazleton Pittston Pottsville Scranton Wilkes-Barre Williamsport Towanda StroudsburgWilkes-Barre PA (5037)Ste 210 Steigmaier Bldg 7 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18702-5242 Uniontown WashingtonMorgantown Cluster Office (5015)6 Suburban Ct Morgantown WV 26505AlabamaAnniston Bessemer Birmingham Downtown Birmingham East Jasper Talladega Tuscaloosa Albertville (10/1/99) Gadsden (10/1/99)Birmingham AL (5040)Burger-Phillips Centre 1910 3rd Ave N Birmingham AL 35203Cullman Decatur Florence Huntsville ScottsboroFlorence AL (5115)Walnut St Executive Ctr Ste D 205 S Walnut St Florence AL 35630Andalusia Jackson Mobile FairhopeMobile AL (5050)3605 Springhill Business Park Mobile AL 36608Alabama (cont)Alexander City Dothan Montgomery Opelika Selma TroyMontgomery AL (5139)3381 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery AL 36104MichiganMonroe Dearborn Inkster Wyandotte Detroit Downtown Detroit East Detroit SW Detroit Conner Ave Detroit Hamtramck Detroit Grand River Port HuronDetroit MI (5058)Patrick J McNamara Bldg Rm 430 477 Michigan Ave Detroit MI 48226Flint Downtown Flint North Bay City Saginaw Ann Arbor West BranchFlint MI (5120)1st Fl, Ste A 605 N Saginaw St Flint MI 48502-2047Grand Rapids Holland Kalamazoo Ludington Muskegon Benton Harbor Traverse City PetoskeyGrand Rapids MI (5202)Third Fl 15 Ionia St SW Grand Rapids MI 49503Michigan (cont)Battle Creek Lansing Owosso Alpena Adrian Mt Pleasant JacksonLansing MI (5095)Ste 109, Everett Plz 3500 S Cedar St Lansing MI 48910Escanaba Marquette IronwoodMilwaukee WI (5059)Rm 880 310 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53203Detroit Wyoming Ave Detroit NW Highland Park Livonia Farmington Hills Mt Clemens Pontiac Roseville Royal Oak Sterling HeightsOak Park MI (5141)Crown Pointe, Rm 430 25900 Greenfield Rd Oak Park MI 48237-1267LouisianaBogalusa Covington Hammond Houma Kenner Morgan CityMetairie Cluster Office (5015)First Bank Ctr 1 Galleria, Ste 2000 Metairie LA 70001Louisiana (cont)Lafayette Lake Charles Leesville Natchitoches New Iberia Opelousas Baton Rouge Downtown Baton Rouge North PlaquemineAlexandria LA (5075)3403 Government St Alexandria LA 71302New Orleans Westbank New Orleans Downtown New Orleans East New Orleans St ClaudeNew Orleans LA (5073)Ste 1600 1515 Poydras St New Orleans LA 70112DeRidder Lake Charles Shreveport Bastrop Monroe Ruston TallulahShreveport LA (5153)700 Louisiana Towers 401 Edwards St Shreveport LA 71101-6129MissouriLebanon Joplin Nevada Springfield West PlainsSpringfield MO (5224)Ste 210 901 E St. Louis St Springfield MO 65806-2505 STATEFOHO SITE AND CODEHO ADDRESSMissouri (cont)Cape Girardeau Gladstone Gateway (Kansas City) Kansas City East 63rd Kennett Independence Sikeston Meramec Valley Clayton St Louis North County St Louis Northwest St Peters St Louis Southside St Louis Northeast St Louis - Central West End Union Warrensburg Sunset Hills Poplar Bluff Jefferson City Columbia RollaCreve Coeur MO (5144)11475 Olde Cabin Rd Creve Coeur MO 63141Chillicothe Hannibal Maryville Moberly Kirksville Sedalia St Joseph St Louis Downtown Park HillsSt Louis MO (5067)Old Post Office Bldg Rm 220 815 Olive St St. Louis MO 63101-9933 STATEFOHO SITE AND CODEHO ADDRESSColoradoAll CO FOs listed in Exhibit 9Denver CO (5079)Ste 752 1244 Speer Blvd Denver CO 80204-3584CaliforniaInglewood Crenshaw University VillageLos Angeles CA Downtown (5379)City National Bank Bldg Ste 1200 606 S Olive St Los Angeles CA 90014Culver City Westwood ChatsworthLos Angeles CA West (5080)Rm 8200 11000 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90024Alhambra Burbank Glendale Glendora Verdugo HillsPasadena CA (5130)Grosvenor Plz Ste 500 150 S Los Robles Ave Pasadena CA 91101Huntington Park Compton Norwalk Watts WhittierDowney CA (5090)8345 Firestone Blvd Ste 210 Downey CA 90241Huntington BeachOrange CA (5147)Centrum North, Ste 600 1120 W La Veta Ave Orange CA 92668TorranceLong Beach CA (5085)Federal Bldg Ste 5300 501 W Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90802AlaskaAll AK FOs listed in Exhibit 9Seattle WA (5084)Ste 1900 2101 4th Ave Seattle WA 98121-2312 EXHIBIT 11 - Claimant's Statement When Request for Hearing is Filed and the Issue is Disability  CLAIMANT'S STATEMENT WHEN REQUEST FOR HEARING IS FILED AND THE ISSUE IS DISABILITY  Print, type or write clearly and answer all questions to the best of your ability. Complete answers will aid in processing the claim. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED, ATTACH A SEPARATE STATEMENT TO THIS FORM.  CLAIMANT'S NAME SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER  WAGE EARNER (Leave blank if name is the same as the claimant's) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PRIVACY ACT AND PAPERWORK ACT NOTICE The Social Security Act (section 205(a), 702, 1631(e)(1)(A) and (B), and 1869(b)(1) and (c), as appropriate authorizes the collection of information on this form. We will use the information on your recent activities, medical treatment, and medications to help us decide if we need to obtain more information. You do not have to give it ,but if you do not you may not receive benefits under the Social Security Act. We may give out the information on this form without your written consent if we need to get more information to decide if you are eligible for benefits or if a Federal law requires us to do so. Specifically, we may provide information to another Federal, State, or local government agency which is deciding your eligibility for a government benefit or program, to the President or a Congressman inquiring on your behalf, to an independent party who needs statistical information for a research paper or audit report on a Social Security program, or to the Department of Justice to represent the Federal government in a court suit related to a program administered by the Social Security Administration. We may also use the information you give us when we match records by computer. Matching programs compare our records with those of other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Many agencies may use matching programs to find or prove that a person qualifies for benefits paid by the Federal government. The law allows us to do this even if you do not agree to it. Explanations about these and other reasons why information you provide us may be used or given out are available in Social Security offices. If you want to learn more about this, contact any Social Security Office. TIME IT TAKES TO COMPLETE THIS FORM We estimate that it will take you about 15 minutes to complete this form. This includes the time it will take to read the instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form. If you have comments or suggestions on this estimate, or any other aspect of the form, write to the Social Security Administration, ATTN: Reports Clearance Officer, 1-A-21 Operations Bldg., Baltimore, MD 21235-0001, and to the Office of Management and Budget: Paperwork Reduction Project (0960-0316), Washington, D.C. 20503.Send only comments relating to our estimate or other aspects of this form to the offices listed above. All requests for Social Security cards and other claims-related information should be sent to your local Social Security office whose address is listed in your telephone directory under the Department of Health and Human Services.  1. Have you worked since_____________________the date you filed your claim? ___ YES ___ NO (If yes, describe the nature and extent of work.)  2. Has there been any change in your condition since the above date? ___ YES ___ NO (If yes, describe the change.)  3. Have your daily activities or social functioning changed since the above date? ___ YES ___ NO (If yes, describe the changes.)  4a. Have you been treated or examined by a physician (other than as a patient in a hospital) since the above date? If yes, complete the following: ___ YES ___ NO  NAME OF PHYSICIAN ADDRESS (include zip code) AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( )  HOW OFTEN DO YOU SEE THIS PHYSICIAN DATES YOU SAW THIS PHYSICIAN  REASON FOR VISIT  TYPE OF TREATMENT RECEIVED (include drugs, surgery, tests)  SSA-4486 Modified for Disability Redesign Prototype PAGE 1 OF 2 4b.Have you seen any other physician since the above date? If yes, show the following: ___ YES ___ NO NAME OF PHYSICIAN ADDRESS (include zip code) AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( )  HOW OFTEN DO YOU SEE THIS PHYSICIAN DATES YOU SAW THIS PHYSICIAN  REASON FOR VISIT  TYPE OF TREATMENT RECEIVED (include drugs, surgery, tests)  If you have seen other physicians since you filed your claim, attach a list of their names, addresses, dates, and reasons for visits.  5. Have you been hospitalized or treated at a clinic or confined in a nursing ___ YES ___ NO home or extended care facility for your illness or injury since the above date? If yes, show the following:  NAME OF FACILITY ADDRESS OF AGENCY (include zip code)  PATIENT OR CLINIC NUMBER:  WERE YOU AN INPATIENT? (Stayed at least overnight) DATES OF ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES ___ Yes ___ No If yes, show-------->  WERE YOU AN OUTPATIENT? DATES OF VISITS ___ Yes ___ No If yes, show-------->  REASON FOR HOSPITALIZATION CLINIC VISITS OR CONFINEMENT  TYPE OF TREATMENT RECEIVED (include drugs, surgery, tests)  If you have been in other hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or extended care facilities for your illness or injury, attach a list of their names, addresses, patient or clinic numbers, dates and reasons for hospitalization, clinic visits, or confinement.  6. Have you received medical or vocational services from a community agency ___ Yes ___ No since the above date? (If yes, indicate the name, address and telephone number of the agency.)  7. Are you now taking any prescription drugs or medications? ___ Yes ___ No (If yes, list them below.)  NAME OF MEDICATION(S) DOSAGE BEING TAKEN NAME OF PHYSICIAN(S) ____________________________________ ___________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________ ________________________________________  8. ARE YOU NOW TAKING ANY NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR MEDICATIONS? ___ Yes ___ No (If yes, list them below.)  NAME OF MEDICATION(S) DOSAGE BEING TAKEN ________________________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________ ______________________  Have you filed (or do you intend to file) for worker's compensation? ___ Yes ___ No If you have filed for worker's compensation and have received an award, please bring a copy of the award notice, redemption order, or settlement to your hearing.  SSA-4486 Modified for Disability Redesign Prototype PAGE 2 OF 2 EXHIBIT 12 - DDS 1-800 Telephone Numbers New Hampshire: Concord 1-800-266-8096 New York: Albany 1-800-223-0032 Brooklyn 1-800-736-4039 Bronx 1-800-522-5511 Buffalo 1-800-726-1353 Endicott 1-800-533-0981 Glendale 1-800-533-0981 Jamaica 1-800-535-5575 Manhattan 1-888-295-1058 Pennsylvania: Greensburg 1-800-442-8018 Harrisburg 1-800-932-0701 Wilkes-Barre 1-800-432-8039 Alabama: Birmingham 1-800-292-8106 Mobile 1-800-292-6743 Michigan: Detroit 1-800-383-7155 Kalamazoo 1-800-829-7763 Lansing 1-800-366-3404 Traverse City 1-800-632-1097 Louisiana: Baton Rouge 1-800-256-2288 Metairie 1-800-256-2299 Shreveport 1-800-256-2266 Missouri: Cape Girardeau 1-800-392-0415 Jefferson City 1-800-347-7180 Kansas City 1-800-584-4303 St Louis No 800 # Regular # is 314-340-4600 Springfield 1-800-584-4305 Colorado: Denver 1-800-332-8087 California: Los Angeles North no 800# Regular # is 213-736-7008 Los Angeles West no 800# Regular # is 213-736-7505 Alaska: Anchorage 1-800-577-3334 NOTE: Some 800 numbers may not connect if dialed from an out of state area. EXHIBIT 13 - Sample NDDSS Query MSG- DTE: XX/XX/97 TIME: PG:OO1 DDSQ SSN: 111-11-1111 BIC: ST: SA: UNIT: AN:111111111 BIC:HA DB:XX/XX/XXF SAOR:C STATE:NY SA: STATUS:CLOSED AH: MCS REF: MDT: XXXXXX PGM:16 AD: 2222 CIRCLE SQ NEW YORK NY APD: XX/XX/97TYP: IN-DIBDO: 444ZIP: 33333SCI:CCI:N RCD:DEC:AL BAS:A61 LUN:TEL: 111111111  NP:QA:N SRD: XX/XX/97OND: XX/XX/97FLEX: JJJ SLC: G LIT:VOC:NFS:A PSD: XX/XX/97ABO:LMC:CDF:RLB:EOR:N MDF1:DSI: N-2070-HDST R42SCF:APL:CER:N DIA: MR-XX/XX/98FMD:SC1: ESD: XX/XX/97CSD:RTN:CDT:SC2:SC3: MSD: XX/XX/97SCD: XX/XX/97SO:BOD: 07RTG: LTI: LTJ:REM: T2 ONLY OCC::SDI: 4010SPC: J1: /RFC:LB: OYR:MLN: 00712MUL:JIA /WRM:LC: EDU: 12MOB:ESC:J1B: /DAA:LD: EXHIBIT 14 - Sample DIBM Query QRY MEDICAL QUERY DIBM TRANSFER TO: BIC: A LAF: ID: DI PSY: N31 UNIT: NH: 111111111 BN: PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS: REGULATION BASIS: SECONDARY DIAG: REASON FOR DIS REVIEW: REFERRAL FOR VOCATIONAL REHAB: DISABILITY AWARD TYPE: DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS CDR ORIGINATION DATE: CDR ENDING DATE: MEDICAL REEXAM REASON: NOTICE RELEASE DATE: MEDICAL REEXAM DATE: MEDICAL ISSUE TYPE (SSR): EFF DATE (SSR): BODY SYSTEM: STATE CONVERSION ALCOHOL OR DRUG: PERMANENT DIS (SSR): T2 CLASS ACTION: FULL PROCESS MODEL T16 CLASS ACTION: FULL PROCESS MODEL FEDERAL SAMPLE: NOT SELECTED FOR FEDERAL REVIEW DATE OF APPOINTMENT: TIME: ADDITIONAL CE'S: DOCTOR'S NAME: PHONE: DR. ADDRESS: FINAL SCREEN IN PATH EXHIBIT 15 - Desk Aid to the Rationale Process - Case Questions Case Questions - Process Unification and the Rationale Process 1. Have all allegations/symptoms from applications, client contacts, medical evidence, etc., been developed/documented or ruled out? 2. Do all demonstrated medically determinable impairments have sufficient evidence in file to assess severity, duration and function? 3. If needed, is there sufficient vocational evidence in file to evaluate age, education and past work? 4. Have material inconsistencies in the medical/vocational evidence been resolved? 5. Credibility: Have the functional impact of symptoms that "spring from" MDI been assessed? How credible are the applicants symptoms? ( Are claimants alleged restrictions specifically evaluated/addressed? ( Do you find the claimant's description of symptoms and their limiting effects: - fully credible; - partly credible; or - not credible? ( Are the functional restrictions consistent with the credibility assessment? 6. Medical Source Opinions: Have all Medical Source Opinions (MSO) been addressed? ( Controlling Weight: Is there a Treating Source Opinion (TSO) in file that is well supported by medical evidence and not inconsistent with other evidence? ( Is there an explanation of the weight accorded to TSO? Is appropriate weight accorded the TSO? ( Have opinions on issues reserved to the Commissioner been clarified (if needed) and explained? ( Have other source opinions (examining physician, reviewing physician) been appropriately addressed? ( Are the functional restrictions consistent with the weight accorded the MSO? 7. Sequential Evaluation: Does the decision follow the sequential evaluation steps? ( Is there work (SGA) or other technical issues that will close the case as a No Determination? ( Medical Evidence is needed from this step onward. ( Is there a Severe Impairment present? Does the claimant have a medically determinable impairment? ( Does the claimant Meet any of the Listings of Impairments? ( Does the claimant equal any Listing? ( Vocational Evidence is needed from this step onward. ( Medical Evidence must be evaluated in a Residual Functional Capacity Assessment (RFC) from this step onward. ( Can the claimant perform Past Relevant Work (PRW) as he/she described it? Can the claimant perform PRW as it is generally performed in the national economy? ( Are the allowance requirements of the special Adverse Profiles met? (Arduous-Unskilled or No work/Over 55/Severe/Under 12th Grade Education). ( Can the claimant perform other work? ( Are the Vocational Rules used or applied? ( Is Transferability at issue? 8. Are Decision Point Explanation(s) in file? These may be in the form of Case Explanation or Summary Decision Rationale EXHIBIT 16 - Process Unification Review Form Process Unification Review Form Claimant Name ________________ SSN _______________ Basis Code _____ Examiner _____________________ MC/PC _____________ Body System ____ Credibility PRIVATE 1. Are claimants alleged restrictions specifically addressed? YNN/A2. Is the credibility of the claimants descriptions of symptoms and their limiting effects explained? (Reasons given for finding fully credible, partially credible, or not credible?) YNN/A3. Are credibility findings appropriately assessed?YNN/A  4. Are the assessed restrictions (or lack of restrictions) consistent with the credibility assessment?YNN/A  Medical Source Opinion 1. Are all medical source opinions addressed?YNN/A 2. Is there a TSO in file that is well supported by medical evidence and not inconsistent with other evidence and therefore entitled to controlling weight? YNN/A3. Is appropriate weight accorded all medical source statements (MSS)? YNN/A 4. Is there an explanation of the weight accorded MSSs?YNN/A  5. Have opinions on issues reserved to the Commissioner been clarified, if needed, and appropriately explained?YNN/A  6. Are all other source opinions appropriately addressed?YNN/A  7. Are the assessed restrictions (or lack of restrictions) consistent with the weight accorded the MSS?YNN/A  Conflicts Have all material inconsistencies been resolved?YNN/A Explain any No answers on reverse. Reviewer _______________________________ Date __________________ EXHIBIT 17 - Decisional Documentation Sheet How to Fill Out the Decisional Documentation Sheet Fill out the Claimant name, SSN and check in the initial block. (The DD sheet has a second block for reconsideration which will be used in Rationale Pilot sites- not applicable to Prototype and should not be used in pipeline cases.) File the completed form in the front yellow section of the MDF. Step 1 - Substantial Gainful Activity 1. Is there work after the alleged onset? If the answer is 'YES' and there are no exceptions, you do not have to fill out the sheet and you return the case to the FO per POMS DI 24010.001C, or work after onset has been adequately documented via SSA-820 or SSA-821. If the answer is 'NO' - check the block and continue to Step 2. Step 2 - Severe Impairment ALLEGATIONS & MEDICALLY DETERMINABLE IMPAIRMENTS 2. Identify where the claimant's allegations and symptoms are documented. This is a necessary first step in deciding whether a medically determinable impairment exists and listing the claimants symptoms. - If the allegations are on the 3368, check the block and put the date that the 3368 was signed. - "Other" refers to where the allegations and symptoms are summarized in the case folder along with the date (e.g., RC dated xx/xx/xx). Do not list individual multiple medical sources here, e.g., Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones. 3. Does the claimant have a medically determinable impairment? Answer by checking either YES or NO If NO, identify in the file where the explanation can be found, and the date. If NO then go to #12 (unless item 4 or 5 applies). OPINIONS [Information about opinions must be entered before considering the issue of severity. Although in many cases opinions are of primary importance at Step 3 or later, an opinion might be decisive in establishing whether an impairment is severe.] 4a. Are any of the following in file? (Answer 'YES' or 'NO' by checking the block) Treating source medical opinion? Other medical source opinion? If YES, have all medical source opinions been considered? (This question requires the adjudicator to focus on different types of opinions - how to recognize and deal with them.) 4b. Are there any medical source statements in file regarding the claimant's ability to do work-related functions? If YES, where addressed? (Check the correct block and give a date.) [ ] Section III of physical RFC dated [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated [ ] Other dated. 4c. Are there any medical source opinions on issues reserved to the Commissioner in file? (e.g. patient disabled or can do "light" work) (Answer YES or NO) If YES, where addressed? (Check the correct block and give a date.) [ ] Section III of physical RFC dated [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated [ ] Other dated. *Note: Refer to POMS DI 24515.009, when recontact is necessary for clarification. CREDIBILITY The credibility of a claimant's allegations might be considered at any step when loss of function is a factor. Therefore, information about credibility is entered before the issue of severity is considered.) If some statements are fully credible and some are not credible, then the individual is partially credible. In this case, explain each issue thoroughly. 5a. Resolution of credibility issues (i.e., the claimant's allegations regarding symptoms and functional restrictions): [ ] The claimant's statements are not credible. [ ] The claimant's statements are partially credible. [ ] The claimant's statements are fully credible. [ ]Credibility find not required per DI 24515.066. (Skip5b.) 5b. [ ] For a full discussion of credibility, refer to: (Check the block - give form number or name if necessary and give the date.) [ ] Section II of RFC dated [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated [ ] Local form____ dated [ ] Other_____ dated SEVERITY 6a. Based on A-C above, does the claimant have a severe impairment. (Answer YES or NO) IF YES, answer 6b. IF NO, go to #12. 6b. Will the impairment be severe for 12 months? (Answer YES or NO) (IF YES continue with form. If NO go to #12.) We have included this even though it will normally be answered no to document that we have considered whether the impairment(s), singly or in combination, meet or equal the Listings. Step 3 - Meets or Equals 7. Does the impairment meet or equal a listing? (Answer YES or NO by checking the block; if YES, indicate where in the file the explanation can be found.) (IF YES, go to #13) VOCATIONAL/RFC ISSUES 8a Is there a vocational analysis in file which address all vocational issues? (Answer YES or NO) If YES, see (note where and date) If NO, Complete the following and proceed to the step 4 section: *The objective of questions 8-11 is to cover all vocational issues. If a vocational evaluation in the file covers these issues, completion of questions 8-11 is not necessary. 8b. What is the claimant's physical residual functional capacity? (Check the correct box) [ ] No significant physical limitations noted or developed. ("or developed" refers to a situation where an adjudicator does not develop physical evidence. Use extreme care when using this block.) [ ] Refer to RFC dated (add date) 8c. What is the claimant's mental residual functional capacity? (Check the correct box) [ ] No significant mental limitations noted or developed. [ ] Refer to PRTF/MRFC dated (add date) STEP 4 - PAST RELEVANT WORK 9a. Does the claimant have any past relevant work? (Continue if the answer is YES. If the answer is NO, go to 10b.) 9b. Can the claimant perform past relevant work as (s)he described it? (Answer YES or NO. If YES, go to #12. If NO, continue.) 9c. Can the claimant perform past relevant work as generally performed in the national economy? (Answer YES or NO. If YES, indicate where in the file the explanation can be found.) Adverse Profiles 10a. Does the claimant who has a severe impairment precluding past relevant work have a marginal education and 35 years or more of work experience that is limited to arduous, unskilled, physical labor? (Answer YES or NO. IF YES go to #13.) 10b. Is the claimant of advanced age with limited education and no past relevant work history? (Answer YES or NO. IF YES go to #13) Step 5 - Other Work 11. Skill level of past relevant work: [ ] No past relevant work [ ] Unskilled [ ] Semi-skilled/Skilled (Skill level refers to highest skill level of the claimant) 11a. If past relevant work was semi-skilled/skilled, are the skills transferable? (Answer YES or NO or N/A) 11b. Can the claimant perform other work? (Answer YES or NO) 11c. Medical-Vocational Guidelines: (Check the block and provide the requested information and date.) [ ] Med-Voc Rule, see:_____ [ ] Framework of rule see: ______ dated _______ 11d. In denials, when the rules do not direct a decision or the decision is based on transferable skills - indicate where the three jobs are cited: (Check the correct block, name document where jobs are cited and dated.) [ ] Vocational check sheet dated _____ [ ] Other: _______ date ______ Conclusion 12. Claimant is found not disabled: (Check the correct block) [ ] Impairment not severe (Step 2) [ ] Able to perform past relevant work(Step 4) [ ] Able to perform other work (Step 5) [ ] Duration denial 13. Claimant is found disabled: (Check the correct block) [ ] Meets or equals a listing (Step 3) [ ] Med-Voc allowance 14. Other Issues: (Check the correct block and provide the appropriate information.) [ ] Unfavorable onset date [ ] Closed period [ ] Borderline Age [ ] Court Case: (Provide information) [ ] Acquiescence Ruling: (Provide ruling) SIGNATURE BLOCK: DATE BLOCK: (SIGN AND DATE FORM) DECISIONAL DOCUMENTATION SHEET CLAIMANT: SSN: [ ] Initial [ ] Reconsideration STEP 1 SUBSTANTIAL GAINFUL ACTIVITY 1. Work after alleged onset? [ ] Yes [ ] No STEP 2 SEVERE IMPAIRMENT ALLEGATIONS & MEDICALLY DETERMINABLE IMPAIRMENTS 2. Where are the claimants allegations/symptoms documented? [ ] 3368 dated ____________ [ ] 3441 dated ____________ [ ] Other: ____________________ dated ____________ 3. Does the claimant have a medically determinable impairment? [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, identify where explained: see _______dated ____________, and go to #12 (unless item 4 applies.) 4. OPINIONS 4a. Are any of the following opinions in file? Treating source medical opinion. [ ] Yes [ ] No Other medical source opinion (including MC/PC). [ ] Yes [ ] No If Yes, have all medical source opinions been considered? [ ] Yes [ ] No 4b. Are there any medical opinions in file regarding the claimants ability to do work-related functions? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, where addressed: [ ] Section III of physical RFC dated ___________ [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated___________ [ ] Other dated _________ 4c. Are there any medical source opinions on issues reserved to the Commissioner in file ? (e.g. patient disabled or can do light work) [ ] Yes [ ] No If Yes, where addressed? [ ] Section III of physical RFC dated ___________ [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated___________ [ ] Other _______________ dated _________ 5. CREDIBILITY 5.a. Resolution of credibility issues (i.e. the claimants allegations regarding symptoms and functional restrictions): [ ] The claimants statements are not credible. [ ] The claimants statements are partially credible. [ ] The claimants statements are fully credible. [ ]Credibility finding not required per DI 24515.066. (Skip 5.b.) 5.b. For a full discussion of credibility, refer to: [ ] Section II of RFC dated ________ [ ] PRTF/MRFC dated ____________ [ ] Local form _________ dated ______[ ] Other: ______________ dated ____________ 6. SEVERITY 6a. Does the claimant have any severe impairment? [ ] Yes. (Go to 6b.) [ ] No (Go to # 12.) 6b. Will the impairment be severe for 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No If YES, continue with the form. If NO, go to # 12. STEP 3 MEETS OR EQUALS 7. Does the impairment meet or equal a listing? [ ] Yes, see ______ dated______. (If yes, go to # 13.) [ ] No 8. VOCATIONAL/RFC ISSUES 8a. Is there a vocational analysis in file that addresses all vocational issues? [ ] Yes [ ] No If YES, see ____________ dated_______________ , and go to Conclusion. If NO, Complete the following and proceed to the Step 4 section: 8b. What is the claimants physical residual functional capacity? [ ] No actual, alleged, or potential physical impairment issue that would require further development. [ ] Refer to RFC dated ____________. 8c. What is the claimants mental residual functional capacity? [ ] No actual, alleged, or potential mental impairment issue that would require further development or review by a specialist. [ ] Refer to PRTF/MRFC dated ____________. STEP 4 PAST RELEVANT WORK 9. Does the claimant have any past relevant work? If yes, continue. If no, go to question 10b. 9a. Can the claimant perform past relevant work as (s)he described it? [ ] Yes, see ______ dated_______. [ ] No (If NO, answer 9b.) 9b. Can the claimant perform past relevant work as generally performed in the national economy? [ ] Yes [ ] No For both YES or NO, where in file is it explained ___________________. 10. ADVERSE PROFILES 10a. Does the claimant have a marginal education and 35 years or more of work experience that is limited to arduous, unskilled, physical labor? [ ] Yes (Go to item #13) [ ] No 10b. Is the claimant of advanced age with limited education and no past relevant work history? [ ] Yes (Go to item #13) [ ] No STEP 5 OTHER WORK 11. Skill level of past relevant work: [ ] No PRW [ ] Unskilled [ ] Semi-skilled /Skilled 11a. If PRW was semi-skilled/skilled, are the skills transferable? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A 11b. Can the claimant perform other work? [ ]Yes [ ] No 11c. Medical-Vocational Guidelines: [ ] Med-Voc Rule, see SSA-831 dated _________ [ ] Framework of rule, see:_____________ dated_____________ 11d. In denials, when the rules do not direct a decision or the decision is based on transferable skills indicated where the three jobs are cited: [ ] Vocational check sheet dated ____________ [ ] Other: _____________________________ dated ____________ CONCLUSION 12. 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