This podcast episode explores the role of the Disability Quality Branch (DQB) in reviewing and correcting decisions made by Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiners. The DQB serves as a quality control mechanism to ensure compliance with policies, accurate documentation, and proper procedural steps in the disability determination process. The DQB conducts thorough examinations of cases and if errors are found, the case is sent back to the DDS for correction. Understanding the DQB process is important for claimants to communicate effectively with the DDS and the local Social Security office.
