Publication Date

1-2007

Journal

Cornell Law Review

Abstract

The article evaluates the Social Security Administration's (SSA) new Disability Service Improvement (DSI) process, introduced in 2006, which aims to address inefficiencies and inconsistencies in disability adjudication. The reforms include key innovations such as Quick Disability Determinations (QDDs), the Medical and Vocational Expert System (MVES), and the replacement of the Appeals Council with the Decision Review Board (DRB). While the reforms represent a significant and promising step toward improving the disability determination process, the article identifies remaining concerns, particularly regarding the role of the Federal Reviewing Official (FRO) and rules for submitting evidence at administrative hearings.

Volume

92

Issue

2

First Page

235

Last Page

248

Publisher

Cornell Law School

Disciplines

Health Law and Policy | Judges | Law | Social Welfare Law

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