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WASHINGTON - Broader use of standardized psychological testing for applicants submitting disability claims to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) should improve the accuracy and consistency ...

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The committee reached a number of general conclusions pertaining to the role of standardized psychological testing in the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) disability programs: The two largest ...