Last Update: 8/5/2025 (Transmittal TN-011-111)
Renumbered from HALLEX section I-1-0-1
This chapter describes HALLEX — the Hearings, Appeals and
Litigation Law manual.
HALLEX conveys guiding principles, procedural guidance, and
information to hearing level and Appeals Council staff. HALLEX defines
procedures for carrying out policy and provides guidance for processing
and adjudicating claims at the hearing, Appeals Council, and civil action
levels. It also includes Appeals Council Interpretations issued under
the authority of the Appeals Council Chair.