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  Prepare special form letters addressed to the custodian of the records (see GN 00301.195);

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  Enlist the help of third parties (see GN 00301.200);

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  Request the help of other FO's (see GN 00301.205).

Have claimant sign Form SSA-8510 (Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information) to enable SSA to obtain evidence /information on the claimant's behalf.