Do not make routine requests for medical information to a source who is:
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Consistently uncooperative, i.e., will not submit information on any patient. Document
this on the case development summary (see DI 20503.001E),
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Retired. (However, most doctors will transfer their records to a successor upon retirement.
If the disability determination services (DDS) determines this has occurred, contact
the successor.)