We are writing to tell you that you will not be able to use the Expedited Appeals Process (EAP) which you requested. The rest of this letter will explain why you will not be able to use the EAP, and what will happen to your case now.

 

Why We Cannot Approve Your Request

(This will be a dictated paragraph giving the reason for disallowing the request.)

 

What Happens Now

Since you cannot use the EAP, we will process your request for a review using our regular rules. We will send your case to the Office of Hearing and Appeals for a review which is called a hearing.

 

How A Hearing Works

A person who has not seen your case before will look at it. That person will be an Administrative Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge will correct any mistakes and look at any new facts you have before deciding your case.

You will get a letter when a date for the hearing is set. The letter will give you more information about what to expect at a hearing.

 

If You Have Any Questions

3901C

This letter will be sent when we deny a request for EAP. Be sure to give the reason for denying the request.

Refer to NL 00703.005E for 3901C text.

Use form SSA-L2000-C2 (Universal Notice) and follow the notice standards. The typist will be provided with the dictated paragraph to be typed under the caption “Why We Cannot Approve Your Request.”