If the FO does not have a precedent opinion, contact the applicable Assistant Regional
Commissioner (ARC), Management, Operations and Support (MOS), the PC or, if appropriate,
a parallel FO to determine if a prior similar issue has been developed and a determination
made (see GN 01070.100 or GN 01070.105, for instructions contacting the ARC or MOS).
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If a precedent is located, request a copy and reference it in the claims file as described
in GN 01010.805b2.
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If a precedent is not located:
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If necessary, request policy guidance from the affected ARC, MOS or PC;
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Prepare the formal special determination; and
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Document the claims file as described in GN 01010.805b2