[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5942-5944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-2269]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Published Social Security Acquiescence Rulings

AGENCY: Social Security Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of published Social Security acquiescence rulings.

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SUMMARY: Social Security Acquiescence Rulings (ARs) explain the manner 
in which the Social Security Administration (SSA) applies holdings of 
the United States Courts of Appeals that conflict with SSA's 
interpretation of a provision of the Social Security Act (the Act) or 
regulations when adjudicating claims under title II and title XVI of 
the Act and part B of the Black Lung Benefits Act. This notice lists 
ARs and rescissions of ARs that were published in the Federal Register 
from January 11, 1990, through December 31, 1994. The purpose of this 
notice is to assist individuals in finding ARs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gary Sargent, Litigation Staff, Social Security Administration, 6401 
Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, (410) 965-1695.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Even though we are not required to do so 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1) and (a)(2), SSA's regulations were 
amended on January 11, 1990, to provide that ARs are to be published in 
their entirety in the Federal Register under authority of the 
Commissioner of Social Security (20 CFR 422.406(b)(2)). An AR explains 
how SSA will apply a holding of a United States Court of Appeals that 
is at variance with SSA's interpretation of the Act or regulations in 
adjudicating claims under title II and title XVI of the Act and part B 
of the Black Lung Benefits Act.
    Although regulations and ARs are published in the Federal Register, 
only the regulations are subsequently published in the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR). The CFR is a codification of the general and 
permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive 
departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Consequently, the 
CFR may not state the circuitwide standard in effect when we have 
determined that the holding in a decision of a United States Court of 
Appeals is at variance with our national interpretation. Therefore, we 
are publishing this listing to assist individuals who need to reference 
ARs in effect as a result of holdings of the United States Courts of 
Appeals.
    If an AR is later rescinded as obsolete, we will publish a notice 
in the Federal Register to that effect, as provided for in 20 CFR 
404.985(e), 410.670c(e), or 416.1485(e). If we decide to relitigate an 
issue covered by an AR, as provided for by 20 CFR 404.985(c), 
410.670c(c), or 416.1485(c), we will publish a notice in the Federal 
Register stating that we will apply our interpretation and not the 
standard expressed in the AR, and explain why we have decided to 
relitigate the issue. In either of these situations, we will include 
the information in notices of published ARs such as this one.
    This notice contains a listing of all ARs published under the 
requirements of 20 CFR 422.406(b)(2) during the period January 11, 
1990, through December 31, 1994. The listing includes the AR number, 
title, publication date and the Federal Register reference number. This 
notice also lists ARs which were rescinded during this period. We 
anticipate publishing a notice each year that will list similar 
information.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs Nos. 93.802 Social 
Security-Disability Insurance; 93.803 Social Security-Retirement 
Insurance; 93.805 Social Security- [[Page 5943]] Survivors 
Insurance; 93.806 Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners; 93.807 
Supplemental Security Income.)
Walter H. Burton, Jr.
Social Security.

Published Social Security Acquiescence Rulings

    This notice lists ARs published in the Federal Register including 
the period from January 11, 1990, through December 31, 1994. It 
includes three ARs which were issued earlier, rescinded and replaced by 
revised ARs under their original AR number. It also includes the 
outright rescission of four ARs issued during this period, and the 
outright rescission of four ARs issued earlier. One AR published during 
this period was revised. Two ARs published during this period required 
correction. The correction notices are also discussed in this notice. 
(The parenthetical number that follows each AR number refers to the 
United States judicial circuit involved.)

Acquiescence Rulings

    AR 86-2R(2) Rosenberg v. Richardson, 538 F.2d 487 (2d Cir. 1976); 
Capitano v. Secretary of HHS, 732 F.2d 1066 (2d Cir. 1984)--Entitlement 
of a Deemed Widow When a Legal Widow is Entitled on the Same Earnings 
Record--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: June 25, 1992, at 57 FR 28527.
     Note: The original AR for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals' 
holding in Rosenberg and Capitano (AR 86-2(2)), issued January 23, 
1986, was rescinded and replaced by this revised AR.

    AR 86-18R(5) Woodson v. Schweiker, 656 F.2d 1169 (5th Cir. 1981)--
Interpretation of the Deemed Marriage Provision--Title II of the Social 
Security Act.
    Published: June 25, 1992, at 57 FR 28529 as AR 860918R(5).
    Note: The original AR for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' 
holding in Woodson (AR 86-18(5)), issued May 22, 1986, was rescinded 
and replaced by this revised AR.

    AR 86-19R(11) Woodson v. Schweiker, 656 F.2d 1169 (5th Cir. 1981)--
Interpretation of the Deemed Marriage Provision--Title II of the Social 
Security Act.
    Published: June 25, 1992, at 57 FR 28524.
    Note: The original AR applicable in the Eleventh Circuit for the 
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' holding in Woodson (AR 86-19(11)), 
issued May 22, 1986, was rescinded and replaced by this revised AR.

    AR 90-1(9) Paxton v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 856 
F.2d 1352 (9th Cir. 1988)--Treatment of a Dependent's Portion of an 
Augmented Veterans Benefit Paid Directly To a Veteran--Title XVI of the 
Social Security Act.
    Published: July 16, 1990, at 55 FR 28946. Rescinded--See section on 
Rescissions in this notice.

    AR 90-2(2) Ruppert v. Bowen, 871 F.2d 1172 (2d Cir. 1989)--
Evaluation of a Rental Subsidy as In-Kind Income for Supplemental 
Security Income (SSI) Benefit Calculation Purposes--Title XVI of the 
Social Security Act.
    Published: July 16, 1990, at 55 FR 28947.

    AR 90-3(4) Smith v. Bowen, 837 F.2d 635 (4th Cir. 1987)--Use of 
Vocational Expert or Other Vocational Specialist in Determining Whether 
a Claimant Can Perform Past Relevant Work--Titles II and XVI of the 
Social Security Act.
    Published: July 16, 1990, at 55 FR 28949.

    AR 90-4(4) Culbertson v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
859 F.2d 319 (4th Cir. 1988); Young v. Bowen, 858 F.2d 951 (4th Cir. 
1988)--Waiver of Administrative Finality in Proceedings Involving 
Unrepresented Claimants Who Lack the Mental Competence to Request 
Administrative Review--Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
    Published: July 16, 1990, at 55 FR 28943.

    AR 90-5(2) Kier v. Sullivan, 888 F.2d 244 (2d Cir. 1989), reh'g 
denied, January 22, 1990--Assessment of Residual Functional Capacity in 
Disabled Widows' Cases--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: September 18, 1990, at 55 FR 38400. Rescinded--See 
section on Rescissions in this notice.

    AR 90-6(1) Cassas v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 893 
F.2d 454 (1st Cir. 1990), reh'g denied, April 9, 1990--Assessment of 
Residual Functional Capacity in Disabled Widows' Cases--Title II of the 
Social Security Act.
    Published: September 18, 1990, at 55 FR 38398. Rescinded--See 
section on Rescissions in this notice.

    AR 90-7(9) Ruff v. Sullivan, 907 F.2d 915 (9th Cir. 1990)--
Assessment of Residual Functional Capacity in Disabled Widows' Cases--
Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: September 18, 1990, at 55 FR 38402. Rescinded--See 
section on Rescissions in this notice.

    AR 91-1(5) Lidy v. Sullivan, 911 F.2d 1075 (5th Cir. 1990)--Right 
to Subpoena an Examining Physician for Cross-examination Purposes--
Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
    Published: December 31, 1991, at 56 FR 67625 as AR 91-X(5).
    Correction Notice Published: May 1, 1992, at 57 FR 18899--AR number 
changed to 91-1(5).

    AR 92-1(3) Mazza v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 903 
F.2d 953 (3d Cir. 1990)--Order of Effectuation in Concurrent 
Application Cases (Title II/Title XVI).
    Published: January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1190 as AR 91-X(3).
    Correction Notice Published: May 1, 1992, at 57 FR 18899--AR number 
changed to 92-1(3).

    AR 92-2(6) Difford v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 910 
F.2d 1316 (6th Cir. 1990), reh'g denied, February 7, 1991--Scope of 
Review on Appeal in a Medical Cessation of Disability Case--Title II of 
the Social Security Act.
    Published: March 17, 1992, at 57 FR 9262.

    AR 92-3(4) Branham v. Heckler, 775 F.2d 1271 (4th Cir. 1985); 
Flowers v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 904 F.2d 211 
(4th Cir. 1990)--What Constitutes a Significant Work-Related Limitation 
of Function.
    Published: March 10, 1992, at 57 FR 8463.

    AR 92-4(11) Bloodsworth v. Heckler, 703 F.2d 1233 (11th Cir. 
1983)--Judicial Review of an Appeals Council Dismissal of a Request for 
Review of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Decision.
    Published: April 8, 1992, at 57 FR 11961.

    AR 92-5(9) Quinlivan v. Sullivan, 916 F.2d 524 (9th Cir. 1990)--
Meaning of the Term ``Against Equity and Good Conscience'' in the Rules 
for Waiver of Recovery of an Overpayment--Titles II and XVI of the 
Social Security Act; Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act 
of 1977.
    Published: June 22, 1992, at 57 FR 27783.

    AR 92-6(10) Walker v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 943 
F.2d 1257 (10th Cir. 1991)--Entitlement to Trial Work Period Before 
Approval of an Award for Benefits and Before 12 Months Have Elapsed 
Since Onset of Disability--Titles II and XVI of the Social Security 
Act.
    Published: September 17, 1992, at 57 FR 43007.

    AR 92-7(9) Gonzalez v. Sullivan, 914 F.2d 1197 (9th Cir. 1990)--
Effect of Initial Determination Notice Language on the Application of 
Administrative Finality--Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
    Published: September 30, 1992, at 57 FR 45061.

    [[Page 5944]] AR 93-1(4) Branham v. Heckler, 775 F.2d 1271 (4th 
Cir. 1985); Flowers v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
904 F.2d 211 (4th Cir. 1990)--What Constitutes a Significant Work-
Related Limitation of Function.
    Published: April 29, 1993, at 58 FR 25996.
    Note: The original AR for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' 
holding in Branham and Flowers (AR 92-3(4)), issued March 10, 1992, 
was revised to reflect a regulatory change regarding the IQ Listing 
range. There were no other substantive changes to this AR.

    AR 93-2(2) Conley v. Bowen, 859 F.2d 261 (2d Cir. 1988)--
Determination of Whether an Individual With a Disabling Impairment Has 
Engaged in Substantial Gainful Activity Following a Reentitlement 
Period--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: May 17, 1993, at 58 FR 28887.

    AR 93-3(6) Akers v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 966 
F.2d 205 (6th Cir. 1992)--Attorney's Fees Based in Part on Continued 
Benefits Paid to Social Security Claimants--Title II of the Social 
Security Act.
    Published: July 29, 1993, at 58 FR 40662.

    AR 93-4(2) Condon and Brodner v. Bowen, 853 F.2d 66 (2d Cir. 
1988)--Attorney's Fees Based in Part on Continued Benefits Paid to 
Social Security Claimants--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: July 29, 1993, at 58 FR 40663.

    AR 93-5(11) Shoemaker v. Bowen, 853 F.2d 858 (11th Cir. 1988)--
Attorney's Fees Based in Part on Continued Benefits Paid to Social 
Security Claimants--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: July 29, 1993, at 58 FR 40665.

    AR 93-6(8) Brewster on Behalf of Keller v. Sullivan, 972 F.2d 898 
(8th Cir. 1992)--Interpretation of the Secretary's Regulation Regarding 
Presumption of Death--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Published: August 16, 1993, at 58 FR 43369.

    AR 94-1(10) Wolfe v. Sullivan, 988 F.2d 1025 (10th Cir. 1993)--
Contributions To Support re: Posthumous Illegitimate Child--Title II of 
the Social Security Act.
    Published: June 27, 1994, at 59 FR 33003.

    AR 94-2(4) Lively v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 820 
F.2d 1391 (4th Cir. 1987)--Effect of Prior Disability Findings on 
Adjudication of a Subsequent Disability Claim Arising Under the Same 
Title of the Social Security Act--Titles II and XVI of the Social 
Security Act.
    Published: July 7, 1994, at 59 FR 34849.

Rescissions Without Replacement ARs

    AR 86-1(9) Summy v. Schweiker, 688 F.2d 1233 (9th Cir. 1982)--Third 
party payments for medical care or services--Title XVI of the Social 
Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: July 5, 1994, at 59 FR 34444.

    AR 87-5(3) Velazquez v. Heckler, 802 F.2d 680 (3d Cir. 1986)--
Consideration of Vocational Factors in Past Work Determinations.
    Notice of Rescission Published: July 16, 1990, at 55 FR 28943.

    AR 88-5(1) McCuin v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 817 
F.2d 161 (1st Cir. 1987)--Reopening by the Appeals Council of Decisions 
of Administrative Law Judges under Titles II and XVI of the Social 
Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: February 23, 1994, at 59 FR 8650.

    AR 88-7(5) Hickman v. Bowen, 803 F.2d 1377 (5th Cir. 1986)--
Evaluation of Loans of In-Kind Support and Maintenance for Supplemental 
Security Income Benefit Calculation Purposes.
    Notice of Rescission Published: September 8, 1992, at 57 FR 40918.

    AR 90-1(9) Paxton v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 856 
F.2d 1352 (9th Cir. 1988)--Treatment of a Dependent's Portion of an 
Augmented Veterans Benefit Paid Directly To a Veteran--Title XVI of the 
Social Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: November 17, 1994, at 59 FR 59416.

    AR 90-5(2) Kier v. Sullivan, 888 F.2d 244 (2d Cir. 1989), reh'g 
denied, January 22, 1990--Assessment of Residual Functional Capacity in 
Disabled Widows' Cases--Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: May 22, 1991, at 56 FR 23592.

    AR 90-6(1) Cassas v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 893 
F.2d 454 (1st Cir. 1990), reh'g denied, April 9, 1990--Assessment of 
Residual Functional Capacity in Disabled Widows' Cases--Title II of the 
Social Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: May 22, 1991, at 56 FR 23591.

    AR 90-7(9) Ruff v. Sullivan, 907 F.2d 915 (9th Cir. 1990)-- 
Assessment of Residual Functional Capacity in Disabled Widows' Cases--
Title II of the Social Security Act.
    Notice of Rescission Published: May 22, 1991, at 56 FR 23592.
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