FO assistance may apply in these situations:
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beneficiary states that they prefer to work directly with the FO;
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a third party or anonymous party alleges fraud;
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the beneficiary disputes posted self-employment income;
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there is evidence of possible homicidal or suicidal behavior; or
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the Disability Determination Service (DDS) needs to make a statutory blindness determination
that will affect the substantial gainful activity (SGA) decision. For more information
on statutory blind cases, see DI 13010.135, Continuing Disability Considerations in Blindness Cases - Title II Only.
NOTE: Failure to cooperate (FTC) procedures may apply when a beneficiary has self-employment
income, or appears to be in a situation to control or suppress earnings, such as a
family corporation, and is uncooperative (i.e., will not provide information about
work activity or form SSA-820-F4 (Work Activity Report- Self-Employment). For more
information on FTC, see DI 13015.005F.1.