Extension of Expiration Dates for 13 Body System Listings

Key Points

• 1The SSA is renewing medical guidelines for 13 different body systems (such as musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.) that are used to evaluate disability claims
• 2These medical listings are the standards doctors and SSA staff use to determine if someone's condition is severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income
• 3By extending the expiration dates, the SSA ensures these medical criteria continue to be valid and reflect current medical knowledge rather than expiring and becoming outdated
• 4This affects millions of Americans who receive disability benefits and anyone who applies for disability in the future
• 5The extension keeps the disability evaluation process consistent and prevents gaps where outdated medical standards might be used to evaluate claims

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