Last Update: 3/9/2016 (Transmittal I-2-166)

HA 01205.010 Initial Actions on Receipt of Case

Renumbered from HALLEX section I-2-0-10

After a hearing office (HO) receives a case and establishes a record in the Case Processing and Management System (see Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law (HALLEX) manual HA 01205.001), designated HO staff will:

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  Ensure the request for hearing (RH) is associated with the record;

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  Evaluate whether the case is within the HO's jurisdiction (see HALLEX HA 01205.070);

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  Determine if the RH is a valid request and was timely filed (see HALLEX HA 01205.040);

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  Evaluate whether one of the special situations for expedited processing apply (see HALLEX HA 01210.055 D);

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  Acknowledge receipt of the RH (see HALLEX HA 01205.020); and

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  When applicable, request a paper claim(s) file if it was not received with the RH (see HALLEX HA 01210.010).

For detailed processing procedures, see the Standard Hearings Operations Procedure section 1.4 (1.4A for National Hearing Centers).