There are situations where the Disability Determination Services (DDS) makes a favorable
determination on an initial or reconsideration title XVI claim based on disability
or blindness, but before any benefit payment has been issued the field office (FO)
technically denies the claim for non-medical reasons, e.g., excess income.
We do not require a new DDS disability determination when the claimant files a new
SSI application if:
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The new claim is filed within 12 months of the date of the favorable DDS determination;
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The claimant meets all non-medical eligibility factors; and
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No benefit payment has been issued.
NOTE: If a payment has been issued, follow the SSI post eligibility (PE) suspension or
reinstatement procedures in SI 02301.200 - SI 02301.210.
In all claims situations ask the claimant about work activity and possible medical
improvement issues since the prior established onset date. Document the claimant's
response on a report of contact.
See SI 00603.011 for procedures when a nondisability denial is reversed.
See SI 04010.020 for appeals considerations in SSI claims
See SI 04070.015 for information on reopening SSI determinations.