Friday, February 1, 2019

Request for Comments on the Consideration of Pain in Disability Claims

The Social Security Administration (SSA) requests your comments on how it should consider pain in adult and child disability claims. SSA has published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in order to solicit public input for the purpose of keeping Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act; aligned with current medical and health care delivery practices.

SSA will use the information gathered to delineate how it will propose revisions to the current policy regarding the consideration of pain.

To view the ANPRM and to submit comments, click HERE.

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