TN 20 (03-23)
GN 03970.055 Recognizing a Representative Pending Decision on the Charges
A representative against whom charges to suspend or disqualify are pending may represent
claimants before the Social Security Administration (SSA). When such an individual
presents themselves as a representative in a claim, they are to be recognized and
treated in the same manner as any other representative. However, SSA advises the representative
that if a hearing officer or the Appeals Council issues a decision to suspend or disqualify
them, SSA will not recognize them as a claimants’ representative as of the date of
the sanction decision is final and effective.
NOTE: Refer questions regarding this section to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) electronically
at OGC.OGL.Representative.Conduct@ssa.gov.