If claimant wishes to withdraw a request for hearing before the hearing is held or
before the administrative law judge (ALJ) mails the ALJ decision, the ALJ may dismiss
the hearing (For information on hearing dismissals, see GN 03103.220). When more than one person is a party to the hearing, the ALJ may dismiss the hearing
only if all parties consent.
The claimant can make the request to withdraw the hearing request in writing or orally
at the hearing. The claimant may withdraw a hearing request in writing by submitting
the form HA-85 Request to Withdraw a Hearing Request or other written document that includes the following information.
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number holder’s name and social security number,
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a statement of why the claimant wishes to withdraw or amend the hearing request,
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a statement that the claimant understands the effect of the request, and
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