If the available evidence is insufficient to adjudicate the claim,
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Develop additional medical and vocational evidence as needed.
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Follow the same basic criteria and development guidelines provided for the DDS, unless
specifically instructed otherwise, for RR claims.
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Request medical evidence of record from the medical sources alleged by the claimant
per Evidence – Medical and Nonmedical Evidence DI 24583.005 and Developing Medical Evidence DI 44001.120.
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If the MC/PC authorizes a physical or mental consultative examination (CE), request
the DDS in the claimant’s state of residence to arrange for a CE per DI 20101.040A.
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Obtain an SSA-3369 (Work History Report) to develop additional vocational information
when necessary per DI 22515.030.
If there is any indication of a mental impairment
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Contact the claimant or a collateral source by phone or mail to obtain a description
of daily activities using SSA-3373 (Function Report-Adult) per DI 22511.005.
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Refer the case for MC/PC review and sign-off when all development is completed.
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Inform or coordinate the decision with the RRB per DI 44001.125.