POMS Reference

DI 30005: Adjudicating Component Actions on Deficient Cases

TN 8 (04-04)

A. Policy — corrective action

Group I deficiencies are returned to the adjudicating component for correction with the exception of some deficiencies involving onset issues and all deficiencies involving work activity issues only. These deficiencies are sent to the FO for resolution.

B. Procedure — DDS

Upon receipt of the SSA-1774-U5 deficiency transmittal:

  • Take the action requested in the SSA-1774-U5.

  • Return the corrected case to the review component.

NOTE: The original PRTF and/or RFC should remain in file as part of the audit trail. The original should be annotated "Do Not Process".