§410.694 Right to request review of the hearing officer's decision.

(a) General. After the hearing officer has issued a decision, either of the parties (see §410.692) may request the Appeals Council to review the decision.

(b) Time and place of filing request for review. The request for review shall be made in writing and filed with the Appeals Council within 30 days from the date of mailing the notice of the hearing officer's decision, except where the time is extended for good cause. The requesting party shall certify that a copy of the request for review and of any documents that are submitted therewith (see §410.695) have been mailed to the opposing party.