DI 23022: Processing Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowances (CAL) in the Disability Determination Services (DDS)
TN 9 (06-13)
Citations:
20 CFR §§ 404.1603, 404.1620, 416.1003, 416.1020
The disability determination services (DDS) selects experienced adjudicators to participate in the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) and Quick Disability Determinations (QDD) fast-track processes using the following criteria:
knowledge of the Social Security disability programs, particularly the Listing of Impairments; and
case development and case management skills, with particular emphasis on meeting processing time and quality standards.
NOTE: DDS administrators determine if CAL and QDD adjudicators require any additional experience.