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Reconsideration

Excerpted from "Social Security Handbook". See the up-to-date, official Social Security Handbook at ssa.gov.

2004. Reconsideration

2004.1 What is the first step in the administrative review process?

Generally, reconsideration is the first step in the administrative review process.

2004.2 How is a request for reconsideration made?

To make a request for reconsideration, you (or another party) must show in writing that your rights may be adversely affected by the initial determination.

2004.3 What is the deadline for requesting a reconsideration?

You must file a request for reconsideration in writing within 60 days after the date notice of the initial determination is received (see §2001 and §2015).

2004.4 What is reconsideration in Title II cases?

In Title II cases, reconsideration is a case review.

2004.5 What is reconsideration in Title XVI cases?

In Title XVI cases, reconsideration is a case review, an informal conference, a formal conference, or a disability hearing. See Section 2005.5 and Chapter 2192 for more information.

Last Revised: Jan. 22, 2008


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A family member was incarcerated for violation, he is border line retarded due to a head injury, he also has a severe seizure disorder, memory loss, left sided weakness and severe migraines, when I took him to the SS office, they said his files were destroyed; you mean to tell me after 1-2 years they destroy someones files who have been on disability for over 15 years! Now he has to go through the entire process all over again, leaving him without medical care and medication for his seizures. What kind of system does our so called "Government" run, even in the medical field we are bound by law to keep records for at least 5-7 years. So now we wait for him to have a seizure or stroke or worse!


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