If the evidence shows that the adverse claimant is not due benefits, prepare the disallowance and process under the usual DOFA procedures.
If you determine a disallowance of the adverse claimant but development raises a question about an earlier beneficiary's entitlement (i.e., a possible reopening), take the
following action:
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Prepare the disallowance for the late filer and process under the usual DOFA procedures;
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Fax a request to the PC paperless unit to review the claims file and resolve the earlier
beneficiary's entitlement question.
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Include an explanation of the issue and any information questioning the earlier beneficiary's
entitlement, and;
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Copies of any pertinent evidence obtained in the adverse claim must be stored in the
share process or the Non-Disability Repository (NDR).