Hearing Listings Changes Proposed
September 1, 2008
The Social Security Administration (SSA) proposes changes to the Special Senses Listing, particularly, the hearing impairments portion, in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued August 13, 2008. 73 Fed. Reg. 47103. Comments are due by October 14, 2008. Read More

Several Listings Extended
July 1, 2008
SSA is extending the effective dates of six body systems in its Listings of Impairments to July 1, 2010. Read More

Cardiovascular Listings Up for Review
May 1, 2008
Although Social Security’s cardiovascular listings were revised only two years ago in April 2006, (See March 2006 Disability Law News for details), SSA is now "requesting your comments on whether and how we should update and revise the criteria we use to evaluate claims involving cardiovascular disorders in adults and children... Read More

Immune System Disorders Listing Revised
May 1, 2008
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently published final changes to the Immune System Disorders listings. 73 Fed Reg. 14570 (March18, 2008). The final rules are effective June 16, 2008. Read More

Can You Stomach This?
Digestive Disorders Listing Revised
November 1, 2007
After a 2001 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), 2002 publication of final rules which added a listing section, a 2004 NPRM for the limited purpose of accepting comments about proposals regarding chronic liver, and a 2004 public outreach session, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has finally issued final rules revising the Digestive Disorders Listings (5.00/105.00). Read More

Numerous Body Systems Listings Extended
July 1, 2007
SSA issued a final rule, effective on publication, which “extends until July 1, 2008, the date on which the listings for eight body systems will no longer be effective. Read More

Digestive System Listings Extended
May 1, 2006
In a fairly common announcement, SSA has extended Listing that were due to expire this year. Read More