On occasion, the effectuating component will identify a technical problem that prevents
effectuation of benefits based on the ALJ/AAJ remand or court decision. (For example,
the ALJ decision/court order establishes an onset date after claimant's insured status
had expired.) When this occurs, the effectuating component must notify OHO, OAO in
ALJ/AAJ cases, or OGC in court decision cases, of the reason the decision cannot be
effectuated and request action to correct the decision. This is called a “Component
Protest.”