A non-substantive TCA does not have an impact on the conclusion of the determination.
Types of non-substantive TCAs include, but are not limited to:
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12-month medical evidence of record (MER)
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Medical or vocational documentation
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Un-imaged disability determination explanation (DDE)
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Unsigned consultative exam (CE)
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See GN 04440.232 for definitions, handling, and correction of non-substantive TCAs.
Regardless of whether the TCA is substantive or non-substantive, both types MUST be
corrected.