Last Update: 12/16/08 (Transmittal I-3-39)
When the OAO branch receives the request for review and the claim file, branch staff will promptly screen the case as discussed below.
NOTE:
Cases in which the claimant may have a terminal illness (“TERI” cases) and other critical cases requiring special handling (e.g., Military Service Casualty Case (MSCC) or Compassionate Allowance (CAL) cases) are identified by either a TERI flag (SSA-2200), MSCC flag, or CRITICAL CASE flag (see exhibits in I-3-0-92, POMS DI 11005.003H, and I-3-0-93) on the front of the claim file, the remark “TERI/MSCC/CAL Case” or “Critical Case” on the request for review and/or a critical case characteristic designation in ARPS.
NOTE:
Upon receipt of a request for review on a TERI/MSCC/CAL or Critical case, the OAO Branch will immediately request the file from the mega-site via MIMS or e-mail.