TN 11 (08-22)
The discussion in DI 28005.045B in this section is numbered to correspond to the steps in the chart in DI 28005.040B. The chart and this discussion are applicable to CDR cases involving DAA.
Determine whether disability continues by following the CDR evaluation process outlined in DI 28005.010. Consider all the evidence, including any evidence of DAA.
If disability does not continue under the CDR sequential evaluation process outlined in DI 28005.010, it is not necessary to evaluate the additional DAA steps below.
If disability continues after evaluating all impairments by following the CDR sequential evaluation process outlined in DI 28005.010, follow the additional steps below to evaluate if DAA is material to the Title II or adult Title XVI CDR determination.
Determine whether the medical evidence establishes the existence of a substance use disorder.
If not, find that disability continues.
If so, go to step 3.
Determine whether MI would occur in the comparison point decision (CPD) impairment(s) if the individual stopped using drugs or alcohol.
If not, find that DAA is not material and disability continues.
If so, go to step 4.
Decide whether MI would be related to the ability to work.
If so, go to step 5.
Determine whether the individual would have a severe impairment(s) if the individual stopped using drugs or alcohol.
If not, find that DAA is material and disability ceases.
If so, go to step 6.
Determine whether the individual would be able to do past relevant work if the individual stopped using drugs or alcohol.
If so, find that DAA is material and cease disability.
If not, go to step 7.
Decide whether the individual would be able to do other work if the individual stopped using drugs or alcohol.
If so, find that DAA is material and disability ceases.