Disability Adjudication Unit ^hot^ May 2026

What is the Disability Adjudication Unit? The Disability Adjudication Unit (DAU) is a specialized state-level agency responsible for making medical eligibility determinations for disability benefits. It operates under agreements with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the U.S., though similar units exist in other countries (e.g., South Africa’s DAU). This guide focuses primarily on the U.S. DAU model.