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RCN021 PREVIOUS DECISION REVISED UPON RECONSIDERATION AFTER IMPLIED REQUEST (B49)

(Requested)

Caption: Do You Think We Were Wrong

We changed our earlier decision because of new facts we received.

If  (1)  we are wrong,  (2)  the right to request a hearing. At the hearing, a person who has not seen  (3)  case before will look at it. That person is an Administrative Law Judge. In the rest of our letter, we will call this person an ALJ. The ALJ will review those parts of the decision, which  (4)  are wrong. The ALJ will look at any new facts  (5)  and correct any mistakes. The ALJ may also review those parts, which  (6)  are correct and make them unfavorable or less favorable to  (7) .

  •  (8)  60 days to ask for a hearing.

  • The 60 days start the day after  (9)  this letter.

  •  (10)  must have a good reason if  (11)  more than 60 days to ask for a hearing.

  •  (12)  to ask for a hearing in writing. If  (13)  to make a request, please contact one of our offices. We can help  (14)  complete the required form.

Please read the enclosed pamphlet, “Your Right To An Administrative Law Judge Hearing And Appeals Council Review Of Your Social Security Case.” It contains more information about the hearing.

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