Many disability notices are produced by the SSA computer system based on coded paragraph
identifier input. In other situations a manual notice is required when the claim is:
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denied by the DDS. (personalized paragraphs cannot be merged with the paragraphs on
SSA computer system); or
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allowed and the computer notice is inadequate because the appropriate notice language
is not programmed; or
A manual notice may be required for the following initial and reconsideration actions:
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Partially unfavorable allowances (e.g., unfavorable closed period of disability or
unfavorable onset date);
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Any other adverse decision that requires a personalized explanation
The various types of manual notices include:
References:
NL 00603.010, Types of Manual Disability Notices – Title II and Title XVI.
DI 28095.005, Types of Notices