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Social Security: Results of Required Reviews of Administrative Law Judge Decisions

HRD-89-48BR Published: Jun 13, 1989. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) process for reviewing administrative law judge (ALJ) decisions.

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Administrative hearingsAdministrative law judgesAgency proceedingsAppellate procedureCompensation claimsDisability benefitsEligibility determinationsIncome maintenance programsSocial security benefitsState-administered programsSupplemental security income