20 CFR 416.983
§ 416.983 How we evaluate statutory blindness.
United States · 20 CFR — Employees' Benefits · Status: effective
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- 20 CFR 416.983, § 416.983 How we evaluate statutory blindness, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/79463
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We will find that you are blind if you are statutorily blind within the meaning of § 416.981. For us to find that you are statutorily blind, it is not necessary—
(a) That your blindness meet the duration requirement; or
(b) That you be unable to do any substantial gainful activity.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.