RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
<CFR>20 CFR Part 220</CFR>
<RIN>RIN 3220-AB71</RIN>
<SUBJECT>Evidence of Disability</SUBJECT>
<HD SOURCE="HED">AGENCY:</HD>
Railroad Retirement Board.
<HD SOURCE="HED">ACTION:</HD>
Proposed rule; request for comments.
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<HD SOURCE="HED">SUMMARY:</HD>
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) proposes to amend its regulations to designate additional acceptable medical sources in disability claims under the Railroad Retirement Act. This change recognizes the evolution of how medical care and treatment are delivered and aligns the RRB's acceptable medical sources with recently amended regulations of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Additionally, the changes clarify existing RRB policy regarding how evidence from medical sources, other than those designated as acceptable medical sources, will be evaluated.
</SUM>
<EFFDATE>
<HD SOURCE="HED">DATES:</HD>
Submit comments on or before August 20, 2024.
</EFFDATE>
<HD SOURCE="HED">ADDRESSES:</HD>
You may submit comments, identified by RIN 3320-AB71, through any of the following methods:
1. Internet—Send inquiries via email to
<E T="03">SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov.</E>
2. Fax—(312) 751-7102.
3. Mail—Secretary to the Board, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1275.
Do not submit the same comment multiple times or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, please indicate that your comments refer to RIN number 3220-AB71.
<E T="03">Caution:</E>
You should be careful to include in your comments only information that you wish to make publicly available as comments are posted without change with any personal information provided. The RRB strongly urges you not to include in your comments any personal
information, such as Social Security numbers or medical information.
<FURINF>
<HD SOURCE="HED">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:</HD>
Peter J. Orlowicz, Senior Counsel, (312) 751-4922, TTD
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