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Acquiescence Ruling Definition |
What are Acquiescence |
ARs explain how SSA will apply a holding¹ by a United States Court of Appeals that is at variance with our national policies for adjudicating claims. We apply the holding¹ to other cases in the same circuit when the issues involved are the same. Our rules about applying circuit law are found at 20 CFR 404.985 and 416.1485. ¹ a court ruling, esp. a ruling on a point of law raised in an official proceeding
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How are ARs announced? |
ARs are published in the "Notices" section of the Federal Register under the authority of the Commissioner of Social Security and are effective upon publication.
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What is the effectiveness of ARs? |
ARs do not have the force and effect of the law or regulations. However, they are binding on all components of SSA unless superceded, rescinded, or modified by another ruling.
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