DDS determination propagates into the appropriate Modernized Claims System (MCS) screens
and Title XVI data fields. Contact DDS if there is a question regarding the determination.
For stat blind allowances, determination data propagates to the following screens:
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MCS DISABILITY ALLOWANCE/DENIAL (DICL) screen:
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“Y” stat blind indicator on DICL screen, and
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An adjusted blind onset date (ABOD) if the claimant ceased substantial gainful activity
(SGA) after onset of stat blindness.
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Title XVI Disability Clearance Data page:
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Claimant is Blind (Y): Y,
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if applicable, ensure the multi-category eligibility coded,
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the Supplemental Security Record (SSR) individual recipient identification field (ID)
will update to “BI,” “BS,” or “BC.” If the TMR is not changed, contact DDS for clarification.
For Title XVI disability claims, enter blind work expenses (BWEs) as applicable on
the Work Expenses-Blind Work Expenses intranet page and the Work Expenses- Impairment
Related Work Expenses intranet page.
For information on the screens referenced, see MSOM MCS 009.005, MSOM INTRANETSSI
014.032 Work Expenses - Blind Work Expenses, and MSOM INTRANETSSI 014.033 Work Expenses
- Impairment Related Work Expenses.
REMINDER: Effective December 1, 2012, use 3694 DIG code in all stat blind allowances.
NOTE: The DDS blind allowance determination for Title XVI updates the type of case indicator
in the type of master record (TMR) and ID fields of the SSR from disabled to blind.
If the TMR and ID fields do not update correctly, review the SSA-831, and contact
DDS to correct the determination and input.