SBC under P.L. 98-460 applies to medical cessations in which there may be a potential for continued benefits under Section 301 of P.L. 96-265 due to participation in a vocational rehabilitation (VR) or similar program. However, SBC is not applicable to an appeal of the "301" decision only.

In cases involving medical cessations, DDS offers election of SBC, even though benefits may continue under the section 301 provision.

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  For initial cessations (in lieu of a pre-determination) and reconsideration affirmations, the adjudicator prepares the personalized rationale on the SSA-4268, Explanation of Determination, following the instructions in DI 13010.180, and places it in the official case file.

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  The adjudicator prepares and releases the cessation notice with SBC rights to the wage earner and to any auxiliary(ies) not residing in the same household as the wage earner.

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  The DDS no longer develops “301” eligibility. The adjudicator returns all potential 301 cases to the field office (FO). The FO develops "301" eligibility, then forwards the case to the Office of Disability Operations. See DI 81020.250A.

NOTE: For the appeals process for section 301 cases, see DI 14510.035.