Last Update: 6/21/05 (Transmittal I-1-51)
This Chapter describes HALLEX — the Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law (LEX) manual. It also provides the format and guidance for those who prepare HALLEX material.
Through HALLEX, the Associate Commissioner of Hearings and Appeals conveys guiding principles, procedural guidance and information to the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) staff. HALLEX includes policy statements resulting from an Appeals Council en banc meeting under the authority of the Appeals Council Chair. It also defines procedures for carrying out policy and provides guidance for processing and adjudicating claims at the Hearing, Appeals Council and Civil Actions levels.