Prior to March 27, 2002, there were several acquiescence rulings in effect that restricted
the Social Security Administration (SSA) from denying an individual who returned to
work within a year of onset and prior to the date of determination. Based on the Supreme
Court ruling on Barnhart vs. Walton effective March 27, 2002, the following acquiescence
rulings are no longer applicable:
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AR 00-5(6) - Salamalekis v. Apfel, 221 F.3d 828 (6th Cir. 2000),
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AR 98-1(8) - Newton v. Chater, 92 F.3d 688 (8th Cir. 1996),
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AR 92-6(10) - Walker v. Secretary of Health & Human Services, 943 F.2d 1257 (10th
Cir. 1991), and
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AR 88-3(7) - McDonald v. Bowen, 818 F.2d 559 (7th Cir. 1986).
Do not reopen cases that processed under these acquiescence rulings prior to March
27, 2002. However, if we applied an acquiescence ruling cited in this subsection on
or after March 27, 2002, reopen the determination under the rules of administrative
finality. See section DI 27505.001.