[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 20, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 20CFR220.57]



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                      TITLE 20--EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS

 

                  CHAPTER II--RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

 

PART 220_DETERMINING DISABILITY--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart G_Consultative Examinations

 

Sec.  220.57  Types of purchased examinations and selection of sources.



    (a) Additional evidence needed for disability determination. The 

types of examinations and tests the Board will purchase depends upon the 

additional evidence needed for the disability determination. The Board 

will purchase only the specific evidence needed. For example, if special 

tests (such as X-rays, blood studies, or EKG) will furnish the 

additional evidence needed for the disability determination, a more 

comprehensive medical examination will not be authorized.

    (b) The physician or psychologist selected to do the examination or 

test must be qualified. The physician's or psychologist's qualifications 

must indicate that the physician or psychologist is currently licensed 

in the State and has the training and experience to perform the type of 

examination or test requested. The physician or psychologist may use 

support staff to help perform the examination. Any such support staff 

must meet appropriate licensing or certification requirements of the 

State. See also Sec.  220.64.