Aspects of Disability Decision Making: Data and Materials

14. Medical CDR Continuation Rates by Decision Level and Year of Initial Decision14a. SSDI and SSDI/SSI Beneficiaries, 1993-2009100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%19931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009Initial Reconsideration Appeals14b. SSI Disabled Adult Recipients, 1995-2009100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009Initial Reconsideration AppealsContinuation rates for medical CDRs vary somewhat by program, but the continuance rate at the initiallevel is high. Beneficiaries who receive an unfavorable decision at the initial level may request reconsideration.The decision at this level is made by a hearing officer at the State agency who may hold a face-to-facehearing with the beneficiary. Beneficiaries who receive an unfavorable decision from a hearing officer mayrequest a hearing before an administrative law judge. The “Appeals” category on these charts includes casesappealed beyond the reconsideration level, but exclude Federal Court cases.The charts show continuation rates at each level of review with an initial decision in the year shown;e.g., the “Appeals” figure for 1995 shows continuation rates for cases with an initial decision in 1995, evenif the appeal decision was rendered in a later year. Data on the charts reflect results as of February 2010and are subject to change until all appeals are final. Concurrent DI-SSI beneficiaries are included in the DIchart. The SSI chart shows SSI-only beneficiaries.Aspects of Disability Decision Making: Data and Materials 19