Operational decision-support only. HDCC does not replace SSA/DDS requirements, legal advice, or professional judgment. It does not store claimant records or sensitive case information.

Dashboard

Initial Determination

Answer each question to surface operational guidance, scripts, documentation, and follow-up control for this case state.

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Question

Initial Determination

What is the current status of the Initial-stage claim?

The Initial stage begins when DDS receives the case from the field office and ends with the first disability determination.

Step 1 of pathway