FOs and CO components refer requests for nonmedical records to:

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  ODAR if disputed record is one introduced by an ALJ or the Appeals Council.

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  System manager for the system of records the individual wants changed. See the SSA Privacy Act Notices of Systems of Records (Blue Book).

SSA routes requests for medical/vocational records as follows:

1. a. 

   FOs refer requests to appropriate DDS.

2. b. 

   CO components, except ODIO, refer requests to:

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     ODIO unless the individual is age 59 or older.

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     PSC of jurisdiction if age 59 or older.

3. c. 

   ODIO refers requests to:

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     DDS if a record is a CE report or the source of the record is a State VR agency.

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     Source of a record if from another medical source. The subject individual can go directly to the source or SSA can arrange to have the DDS make the contact. SSA obtains a written statement of the individual's choice.

     If the individual declines any contact with the source, advise that a decision will be made based on the information available in file.