alt.social-security-disability

On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:12:02 -0700,
wrote:

>"Jack" wrote in message news: @ ...
>> At least I can't.
>>
>> In 8/06, the Boston Region began a new disability process that
>> featured a quick disability determination (QDD) for those with a high
>> potential for allowance, replacement of reconsideration stage by
>> Federal review, elimination of the Appeals Council for disability
>> issues, et. al. The goal was to shorten delays in processing time.
>>
>> In the recent press release (below) the Commish has been so pleased
>> with the QDD that SSA has published a proposed ruling to extend it to
>> all States.
>>
>> However, there is not anything at their web site about the other
>> processes, especially elimination of recon stage and Appeals Council.
>> Any status??
>
>Yes, if you look at the link cited in your own post
>(the same one I referenced in my last post). Most other portions
>of the "new rule" are going over like a lead balloon, and are being
>suspended.

Thank you.

Indeed I have been visiting the last few days, and, if fact,
the last few years.

I missed this on last visit Sat. or Sunday.