II-6-6-45. SAMPLE 2 Memo to ALJ to Consider Reopening — Attachment to COR 44

Last Update: 9/1/05 (Transmittal II-6-13)

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

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Refer to: TAHB

[SSN]

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Office of Hearings and Appeals
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3255]

MEMORANDUM TO:

Administrative Law Judge [insert name]

[Insert HO mailing address]

FROM:

Appeals Council

SUBJECT:

Reopening Issue - ACTION

Claimant: [Insert Claimant's Name]

Social Security Number: [Insert SSN]

The Appeals Council [denied] OR [dismissed] the claimant's request for review. Subsequently, the claimant sent more evidence to the Appeals Council. The Council advised the claimant that it was referring the evidence to you for further action. A copy of the Appeals Council's notice is attached.

Please consider whether the evidence warrants reopening, providing appropriate rationale for your ruling consistent with 20 CFR 404.987 - 989 and/or 20 CFR 416.1487 -1489; HALLEX I-2-9-40, I-2-9-70 and I-2-9-80.

Please notify the claimant [and the representative] of your action.

 

[Name]

 

Administrative Appeals Judge

Attachments:
Claim File(s)
Copy of Appeals Council Notice/Order

cc:
RCALJ, [Enter city and state]

[Claimant's Name]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]

[If there is a representative, insert:
[Representative's Name]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]