Obtain an SSA-795 including the pertinent circumstances and the claimant's belief
regarding the situation.
Include in the file available information or observations on items such as are listed
below, which will substantiate or refute the allegations. Apply only those factors
which are pertinent to the case.
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Evidence that the claimant 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 claimant did not grasp technical provisions;
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The possibility of misunderstanding instructions given the claimant; and
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Agreement or disagreement of allegations with other information.