Last Update: 9/28/2005 (Transmittal I-2-68)

HA 01250.064 Obtaining Evidence From Nonmedical Sources – the Claimant

Renumbered from HALLEX section I-2-5-64

A. Requesting the Claimant to Obtain Evidence

  1. 1. 

    Examples of documents which the claimant can provide:

    • Pay stubs, W-2 Forms, copies of tax returns or other information for years in which wage information is required.

    • Birth certificates or other documents proving age or relationship.

    • Bank statements, securities, certificates and other evidence of resources.

    • Statements from friends, relatives or employers who have information pertinent to the issues.

  2. 2. 

    Request the representative (or the claimant, if unrepresented) to provide any such evidence:

    • Diary the case for 15 days.

    • If the requested evidence is not received by the diary date, contact the claimant or representative again following the general guidelines contained in HA 01230.020 C., Acknowledgement Form Not Returned.

B. Refusal by the Claimant to Submit Evidence

If a claimant refuses to submit such evidence, follow the procedures in HA 01250.024, Claimant Fails or Refuses to Submit Requested Evidence or Undergo a Consultative Examination or Test.


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HA 01250.064 - Obtaining Evidence From Nonmedical Sources – the Claimant (I-2-5-64) - 09/28/2005
Batch run: 04/20/2025
Rev:09/28/2005