When the Disability Determination Services (DDS) establishes an onset in a period
covered by a previously denied claim, refer the case:
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to the reconsideration disability examiner (REDE) in the Office of Disability Operations,
and
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to the disability processing specialist (DPS) in the Processing Center.
When the rules of administrative finality warrant reopening or revision, the REDE/DPS
can adopt the DDS determination and establish an onset that invades a prior period
of adjudication.