TN 14 (04-11)
   NL 00705.725 Child Initial Case Development Letter - Sample
   
   
   
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   AGENCY
LETTERHEAD 
   
   
   
      
   
                                                                      Date: _______________
   
                                                                   Case ID: ____________
   
         
   
            
   
   Addressee Name
   
   Address Line 1
   
   Address Line 2
   
   City, State, Zip code
   
      
   
   Dear (Mr. or Ms.) (Last name):
   
     
   
   We are the office that makes disability decisions for the Social Security Administration.
      We are writing to tell you that we are reviewing the disability claim you filed for
      (child’s name).
   
   
     
   
   To be eligible for disability benefits, the child must have a medical condition(s)
      that:
   
   
   
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               causes marked and severe functional limitations, and
               
             
          
       
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               has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months in a row or result in death.
               
             
          
       
   
   
    
   
   We will review the medical and other information we have. If we need more information
      to decide whether the child is disabled, we may ask you for it or arrange an exam
      or test. We will pay for the exam or test. We may also reimburse you for some of your
      travel expenses to the exam or test site based on a set rate.
   
   
    
   
   Please respond quickly to any letters or forms you receive from us. Let us know right
      away if any of the following things happen while we process (child’s name)’s claim:
   
   
    
   
   
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               Your or (Child’s Name) address or telephone number changes,
               
             
          
       
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               (Child’s name) sees a new doctor or goes to the hospital,
               
             
          
       
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               (Child’s name) has any additional tests, medications, therapy, or surgery,
               
             
          
       
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               (Child’s name) has any additional current or past medical, educational, or mental
                  health sources not listed on the application.
               
               
             
          
       
   
   
    
   
   If you have any questions or wish to provide more information, please call the phone
      number shown below from Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
   
   
    
   
   Thank you for your help.
   
    
   
   (NAME)
   
   Disability Examiner
   
   Phone Number, Extension ( )
   
    
   
   cc: