Required Evidence

	The POMS requires that CDR decisions be made without any initial presumption as to the presence or absence of disability being drawn from the fact that the individual was previously found to be disabled. The CDR decision should be made on the basis of the weight of the evidence.

15.	In practice, are CDR decisions made without any initial presumption as to the presence or absence of disability? (Select one.)
	1.		Yes
	2.		No, in practice, beneficiaries are presumed to be disabled
	3.		No, in practice, beneficiaries are presumed to be not disabled
	4.		No basis to judge

	15a. Please elaborate on your answer to the question above.

16.	In practice in your DDS, how much evidence is required to make a finding of medical improvement in most cases? (Select one.)
	1.		Overwhelming evidence
	2.		A preponderance of the evidence
	3.		Any supporting evidence
	4.		Other - specify in the box below.
	5.		No basis to judge

	16a. Please elaborate on your answer to the question above.

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Full Report: GAO-07-8

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