Should I actually include information from the Listings and Grids in the MSR, or should I wait until the applicant is denied?
Question:
Should I actually include information from the Listings and Grids in the MSR, or should I wait until the applicant is denied?
Answer:
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The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center recommends that you don’t cite the Listing and Grid numbers, e.g.) Ms. Jones meets Listing 12.04, and the alternative Grid rule 203.03. Rather, at the DDS level (initial and reconsideration) we suggest providing a description of how the applicant meets a particular Listing(s) or Grid rule through specific examples from the medical records, applicant quotes, and other collateral sources.