The Social Security Administration has issued a new Social Security Ruling (SSR 24-3p) that replaces an older ruling, SSR 00-4p. The new rule changes how vocational evidence is handled in disability determinations, allowing the use of different sources of occupational information beyond the outdated Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). It emphasizes flexibility for vocational specialists and experts in choosing data sources, without needing to explain differences with the DOT, to improve efficiency in assessing disability claims. These changes aim to streamline the process by reducing unnecessary complications and making better use of updated job classification standards.
Simple Explanation
The Social Security Administration is changing the way it looks at job information to decide if someone has a disability. They want experts to use more up-to-date job lists and ideas without having to explain everything compared to old ones, hoping to make decisions faster and easier.