Summary
This training presents the revised introductory text for how we evaluate skin disorders with adults and children, updated definitions to some terms and updating listings for skin disorders.

Objectives 
Discuss the updated introductory text and changes in timeframes and affected listings.

Key Points
This video presents and overview of the updates to the listing and introductory text for  skin  disorders with adults and children.  The presentation places emphasis on how the updates affects how to evaluate claims for both adults and children.

References: 
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Digestive Disorders and Skin Disorders Final Rule 88 FR 37704
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
Impairment codes for Skin Disorders DI 33526.040 Impairment Codes for Skin Disorders
•           8.07 Genetic photosensitivity disorders;
•           8.08 Burns; and
•           8.09 Chronic conditions of the skin or mucous membranes.
•           108.07 Genetic photosensitivity disorders;
•           108.08 Burns; and
•           108.09 Chronic conditions of the skin or mucous membranes
DI 23022.920 Xeroderma Pigmentosum
DI 24508.010 Impairment or Combination of Impairments Equaling a Listing – Medical Equivalence

DI 34001.024 Skin Disorders

DI 34005.108 Skin Disorders

SSR 17-2p Titles II and XVI: Evidence Needed by Adjudicators at the Hearings and Appeals Council Levels of the Administrative Review Process to Make Findings about Medical Equivalence

Please take a few minutes to complete the optional end of course survey.

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