Background

This transmittal amends chapter I-4-7 of the Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law (HALLEX) manual by modifying the title of the Chapter and adding several sections to the chapter.

Explanation of Content and Changes

HALLEX chapter I-4-7 is modified as follows:

I-4-7 – We changed the title of the chapter to “Court Remand - Appeals Council Decision.”

I-4-7-1 – We titled the section “Appeals Council Decision After Receipt of Court Remand” and incorporated information previously in HALLEX I-4-3-80. We also corrected a cross-reference.

I-4-7-5 – We titled the section “Evidence or Issue Development After Court Remand” and incorporated information previously in HALLEX I-4-3-83.

I-4-7-15 – We titled the section “Appeals Council Decisions - Proffering Evidence” and incorporated information previously in HALLEX I-4-3-84. We also corrected a cross-reference.

Date: August 24, 2016