To develop good cause, record pertinent circumstances, relating to the individual's
beliefs regarding the situation on form SSA-795 (Statement of Claimant or Other Person).
Include in the file observations on the following to substantiate or refute the allegations:
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evidence that the individual was informed of the 2-year period for filing
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degree of intelligence and education
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the reasonableness of the contention
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the likelihood that the individual did not grasp technical provisions
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the possibility of misunderstanding instructions given the individual
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agreement or disagreement of allegations with other information