If a related claim is filed while a reconsideration is pending:
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Escalate it to the reconsideration level.
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Prepare a combined initial/reconsidered determination SSA-831-U5 (Disability Determination
and Transmittal) on the related claim. Add “Recon Escalation — Combined Initial and
Reconsideration Determination” in item 34 of the SSA-831-U5.
NOTE: Combined determinations prepared under this section will be treated as reconsidered
determinations.
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Complete the reconsidered determination on the pending reconsideration claim (an SSA-831-U5
for an initial denial).
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Prepare appropriate notices.
NOTE: A personalized disability explanation SSA-4268-U4 (Explanation of Determination) is
required for each claim if the determination is totally or partially unfavorable.
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Release notices simultaneously.