Determine if the AR applies. If it does, adjudicate the claim in accordance with the
AR.
Examples of application of the AR when there are multiple prior ALJ or AC decisions
are found in DI 52707.020B.2.d. If there are two or more prior claims with final ALJ
or AC decisions, adjudicate the subsequent claim under the Earley AR as provided in DI 52707.020B.2.d. Interim period cases have different instructions
that are covered above.