If the claimant provides new and material evidence but is not within the appeal period,
consider reopening the claim following the guidelines in GN 04010.030. Generally, we do not reopen or revise a correct determination. If within the reopening
time limits, apply reopening procedures only if the FTC denial was incorrect, and:
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The claimant contacts us after the appeal period ended; or
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You cannot establish good cause for an untimely filed reconsideration request.
EXAMPLE: A claimant denied by the FO for insufficient evidence recontacts the FO after the
appeal period has ended. The FO cannot find good cause for late filing of an appeal.
The FO discovers that the FTC denial was incorrect because the requested evidence
was submitted timely but was not associated with the claim. The FO can reopen the
incorrect FTC denial.
For more information on reopening rules, refer to:
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GN 04001.070 Do Not Reopen Correct Determinations- Operating Policy
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SI 04070.010 Title XVI Administrative Finality - Reopening Policies
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DI 27505.001 Conditions for Reopening a Final Determination or Decision