Incorporation by Reference

Section 840 Section 840.10  Incorporation by Reference a)         The Bureau of Disability Determination Services (Bureau) incorporates the standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations 20 CFR 404.1519p (March 7, 2000) and 404.1519q (August 1, 1991) regarding the Consultative Examination Process. b)         The Bureau shall adhere to the Program Operations Manual System (POMS) as set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Ensuring Quality and Integrity of Consultative Examination (CE) Reports with regard to reviewing reports of consultative examinations.  Copies of the POMS are available at https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/home?readform.