Overall this change reduced the amount of time and effort required to gather and report employment
history, alleviating stress and potential inaccuracies. Also, Simplified the review process, leading to
quicker and more efficient case processing. By focusing on recent employment, the SSA can make more
informed decisions about SSDI applications based on current and relevant work history.
The overall effect was the ability to streamline the application process for SSI and SSDI benefits,
ultimately improving the experience for applicants and potentially speeding up the approval process.