This subchapter contains instructions for documenting nondisability eligibility in
supplemental security income (SSI) disability/blindness initial claims that require
a disability determination. These instructions are also applicable to aged claims
which require a disability/blindness determination to establish eligibility.
The subchapter includes the following items.
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An explanation of when to use simultaneous development versus deferred development
of nondisability factors
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The application procedures for simultaneous and deferred development claims
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An explanation of what documentation actions to take with respect to the nondisability
issues in simultaneous development and deferred development claims when appeals are
filed
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When to conduct a preeffectuation review contact (PERC) and procedures for completing
PERCs when a disability allowance is received on simultaneous and deferred development
claims
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Special instructions for certain situations related to adjudicating disability claims,
e.g., a description of the manual notice to issue when the medical allowance is the
result of a reconsideration
NOTE: Throughout the rest of the subchapter the word “disability” refers also to blindness.