I-3-5-55.Death of Claimant Shortly After Denial of Request for Review

Last Update: 3/9/15 (Transmittal I-3-102)

The Appeals Council will consider whether revision is appropriate if the claimant dies shortly after the Appeals Council denies review of an administrative law judge's action. However, the Appeals Council need only consider further action if there is another person who may qualify as a substitute party or qualified survivor on the claim. For more information about substitute parties and qualified survivors, see generally the instructions in Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law manual I-3-4-4.

To determine whether further inquiry is necessary, the Appeals Council will consider issues such as: