When collateral estoppel applies, the DDS must enter the appropriate diary in item
17 of the SSA-831 based on the individual case facts in the prior favorable determination or decision
and the new claim. For information on completing item 17, see DI 26510.020.
When collateral estoppel applies, and the diary on the prior determination or decision
was never scheduled, the diary is due, the diary is past due, or the diary will be
due within 3 months, the DDS must set a medical improvement expected (MIE) diary to
mature in 1 year unless the diary was medical improvement possible (MIP) or medical
improvement not expected (MINE).
When collateral estoppel applies, and the diary on the prior determination or decision
was MIP or MINE, and no CDR issue is raised, the DDS must set a MIP or MINE diary
based on the individual case facts. For more information on determining the appropriate
diary, see DI 26525.000.