Agency Is Positioning Itself to Implement its new Disability Determination Process, but Key Facets Are Still in Development

June 15, 2006 Agency Is Positioning Itself to Implement A New Disability Determination Process, But Key Facets Are Still in DevelopmentIn March 2006, the Social Security Administration published a rule that changes the way claims for disability benefits will be processed and considered. The rule established the Disability Service Improvement (DSI) process, which is intended to improve accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and fairness of decisions. This report details SSA's progress in implementing the DSI process in its initial rollout location in the Boston region . . .