209.01 Verification: APTD SR 08-01, 01/08 (AAM-A)

Verify disability at the initial eligibility determination and during subsequent review months established by OMBP.

Verification used to determine disability must include the following:

• Form 177, Non-Medical Evaluation of Disability, completed by the individual or authorized representative; and

• Form 915, Medical Evaluation Initial, completed by a licensed physician or doctor of osteopathy.

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Additional verification may include any of the following:

• medical records, provided they are no older than 2 years;

• any additional material which may bear on the decision; or

• supplemental information requested by OMBP such as additional evaluations, consultations, or second opinions.