Social Security Ruling, SSR 00-4p.; Titles II and XVI: Use of Vocational Expert and Vocational Specialist Evidence, and Other Reliable Occupational Information in Disability Decisions

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In accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(1), the Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of Social Security Ruling, SSR 00-4p. This Ruling clarifies our standards for the use of vocational experts, vocational specialists, and other reliable sources of occupational information in the evaluation of Social Security disability claims under title II, Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, and title XVI, Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled, of the Social Security Act. In view of the clarification provided by this Ruling, AR 00-3(10) Haddock v. Apfel, "Use of Vocational Expert Testimony and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles Under 20 CFR 404.1566, 416.966-- Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act," is being rescinded through a separate notice in the Federal Register.