Last Update: 9/08/05 (Transmittal I-3-36)
The AAJ will review the action document prepared by the analyst. The AAJ may return the case to the analyst for further analysis, revision, or preparation of a different action. If the AAJ approves the action document, he or she will forward the case to the “B” AAJ for consideration. If both AAJs agree with the action, the Appeals Council will release the own motion notice and return the case to the OAO branch to await a response from the claimant. The OAO branch support staff will diary the case for 45 days.
If interim disability (“8001”) benefits are potentially payable, the Council will first forward the case to the Operations Management, Analysis and Coordination Staff (OMACS) in Room 1410 after release of the own motion notice, then to the OAO branch as provided above. (See I-3-6-55.)