TN 41 (01-02)

Procedure

As a result of the DDS' development of medical evidence in an allowed claim filed by a disabled worker, widow(er), or child, it may appear to the DDS that representative payee development is necessary; or conversely, that an application from the claimant instead of a prospective representative payee is needed. In such a case, if the folder is not yet returned to the FO, the DDS will telephone the FO and furnish the information the FO needs to make a judgment as to capability and to develop an application from the appropriate person.