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Chapter 20: Determinations and the Administrative Review Process

Table of Contents

2000.	Administrative Review Process
2001.	Time Limits for Requesting Review
2002.	Initial Determinations
2003.	Administrative Actions that are not Initial Determinations
2004.	Reconsideration
2005.	The Reconsideration Process
2006.	Disability Hearing
2007.	Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
2008.	ALJ Actions
2009.	Notice of Hearing
2010.	Pre-Hearing or Post-Hearing Conferences
2011.	Assistance from the Social Security Office
2012.	ALJ's Decision
2013.	Review by the Appeals Council
2014.	Appeals Council Procedures
2015.	Extension of Time for Filing
2016.	Time Limit for Reopening Final Determinations
2017.	Representation of Claimant
2018.	Representatives' Fees
2019.	Direct Payment of Authorized Fee to a Representative


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