Tag: disability_determinations

Social Security Updates Disability Quality Review Policy Under Commissioner's 5Q Projects

14 Sep 2026 12:03 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

SSA updates its Program Operations Manual System with Medical Authority for Quality Reviewers, letting federal reviewers complete their own medical assessments for certain documentation deficiencies.

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