SSA Announces DDS DCR Transition — Important Update for Disability Benefit Applicants
On March 12, 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a significant administrative change regarding its disability benefits program. Under this change, the process for conducting Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) has been shifted from state-level Disability Determination Services (DDS) offices to the federal-level Disability Case Review (DCR) unit. This change is not merely an … Read more