I-3-9-80.Analyst Recommendation to the Appeals Council Regarding Reopening of a Prior Determination or Decision (For Revision or Remand)

Last Update: 7/27/15 (Transmittal I-3-121)

When the issue of reopening is before the Appeals Council (AC), as part of the substantive review of the case pending before the AC, the analyst will also review whether reopening and revising a prior determination or decision is appropriate. In doing so, the analyst will keep in mind the following: