Generally, Group I exceptions apply at:
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step 5 of the continuing disability review (CDR) sequential evaluation process for
Title II and adult Title XVI CDRs; and
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both step 1 and step 2 of the CDR sequential evaluation process for Title XVI children.
Group I exceptions may result in a finding that the individual is not currently disabled.
Group I exceptions by themselves do not result in automatic cessation of benefits.
If a Group I exception applies, the adjudicator must continue the sequential evaluation
process to determine whether the individual is currently disabled.
The Group I exceptions are:
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substantial gainful activity (SGA) (for field office use only and does not apply to
Title XVI children), see DI
28020.050;
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advances in medical or vocational therapy or technology (does not apply to Title XVI
children), see DI
28020.100;
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vocational therapy (does not apply to Title XVI children), see DI
28020.150;
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new or improved diagnostic or evaluative techniques, see DI
28020.250; and
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prior error, see DI
28020.350, which includes:
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required and material evidence was missing, see DI 28020.360; or
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new evidence related to the prior determination or decision, see DI 28020.365.