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GN 00307.677: FO or PC Action on FBUReport - Mexico

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  • Effective Dates: 01/10/2008 - Present
  • Effective Dates: 04/25/2018 - Present
  • TN 31 (08-05)
  • GN 00307.677 FO or PC Action on FSP Report - Mexico
  • GN 00307.677 FO or PC Action on FBUReport - Mexico
  • A. Procedure
  • Review the claims file with the FSP development.
  • Review the claims file with the FBU development.
  • If the review shows....
  • If the review shows...
  • Then....
  • FSP development does not affect claim,
  • FBU development does not affect claim,
  • no action is necessary.
  • additional development is needed to resolve discrepancies,
  • additional development is needed to resolve discrepancies,
  • undertake development through the FO or FSP.
  • undertake development through the FO or FBU.
  • an allegation of pre-age 5 evidence that was not checked by the FSP,
  • an allegation of pre-age 5 evidence that was not checked by the FBU,
  • obtain complete identifying information and ask the FSP to get the evidence. Do not ask the claimant to get it.
  • obtain complete identifying information and ask the FBU to get the evidence. Do not ask the claimant to get it.
  • fraud exists,
  • fraud exists,
  • route the folder to the Center for Security and Integrity for possible prosecution.
  • B. Policy
  • B. Policy
  • If the claimant submits another birth certificate from the same source as a previous one which was found to be incorrect or without basis, SSA does not accept it at face value.
  • SSA asks the FSP to determine the basis for the second certificate's issuance. SSA advises the FSP of the results of the prior investigation.
  • SSA asks the FBU to determine the basis for the second certificate's issuance. SSA advises the FBU of the results of the prior investigation.