Tables and charts can convey information more quickly and clearly than information presented in narrative form.

You may use a table or chart in the body of the notice, if needed.

See NL 10609.115E for more information about the appearance of tables and charts.

Use a separate summary sheet, to show complex computations or actions. 

Generally, we use summary sheets with:

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  award notices, to explain how we calculated the monthly payment and amount of the first check;

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  postentitlement adjustment notices, to explain complex actions;

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  overpayment notices, to show how we determined the overpayment amount; and,

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  certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) decision notices, as mandated by the Ford et al. v. Apfel court case.

 In these cases, we send:

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  A notice to explain critical elements and appeal rights; and,

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  A summary sheet to show how we figure certain amounts, such as payments and overpayments.