A claimant who requests a reconsideration after the 60-day time period has expired
may ask for an extension of the time period to request reconsideration. The claimant
must:
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Request an extension of the time period in writing; and
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Provide the reasons why the reconsideration request was not filed timely.
The time period may be extended if the claimant shows us that he or she had good cause
for missing the deadline to request reconsideration. The field office (FO) is responsible
for developing, making, and documenting the file with a “good cause” determination.
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) will:
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Review the file to ensure that the FO has documented that good cause has or has not
been established;
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Return the case to the FO for action shown in DI 12005.015, if documentation regarding a good cause determination is missing;
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Process as a timely reconsideration request if good cause was established.
Reference:
GN 03101.020 - Good Cause for Extending Time Limit