TN 6 (04-12)

A representative against whom charges to suspend or disqualify are pending may represent claimants before the Social Security Administration (SSA). When such an individual presents himself or herself as a representative in a claim, he or she is to be recognized and treated in the same manner as any other representative. However, SSA advises the representative that if a hearing officer or the Appeals Council issues a decision to suspend or disqualify him or her, SSA will not recognize him or her as a claimants’ representative as of the date of the sanction decision is final and effective.

NOTE: Refer questions regarding this section to the appropriate Office of General Counsel (OGC) electronically at the addresses listed in GN 03970.070A.