Generally, the FO has jurisdiction when a DIB, DWB, or CDB claim is filed in the FO
and the claimant is receiving disability benefits (e.g., a current CDB or DWB claim
is received for a claimant with a prior DIB claim). Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
claims filed at the initial or reconsideration level also are the jurisdiction of
the FO when collateral estoppel applies. For DIB, DWB, and CDB claims obtained by
the FO or a PSC when application of collateral estoppel would be fully favorable,
see applicable instructions in DI 11011.001E.
Transfer claims to the DDS or Disability Processing Unit (DPU) only when necessary
for any additional development relating to onset for disability benefits or continuance
of disability. For DDS jurisdiction of possible earlier onset date determinations
in DIB, DWB, or CDB claims involving collateral estoppel, see DI 27515.001B.2. For a new claim pending with a CDR reconsideration under a different title or for
another benefit type, see DI 27515.001E.