Federal Register #Docket No. SSA-2019-0013

SSA Final Rule: Updated Medical Criteria for Cardiovascular Disorders

This opportunity involves a regulatory update from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the evaluation of cardiovascular disorders for disability claims. - Government Buyer: - Social Security Administration (SSA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or contract action - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Key Details: - The SSA is revising the medical criteria in the Listing of Impairments for cardiovascular disorders - The update applies to both adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act - The revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, SSA's adjudicative experience, and public comments - The rule aims to improve clarity, readability, and consistency in disability evaluations - Applies to new and pending claims from the effective date forward - No quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are present, as this is a regulatory change

Description

The Social Security Administration is revising the criteria in the Listing of Impairments used to evaluate claims involving cardiovascular disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. These revisions reflect adjudicative experience, advances in medical knowledge, and public comments received in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking. The final rule updates medical criteria, clarifies evaluation processes, and aims to improve clarity, readability, and consistency across listings. The rule is effective October 30, 2026, and applies to new applications and pending claims from that date forward.

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