Chapter: I-2-2
Subject: Issues Before the Administrative Law Judge
This transmittal amends Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law (HALLEX) manual section I-2-2-30 to update our policy consistent with updates to the new collateral estoppel policy in the Program Operations Manual System (POMS) DI 11011.001.
HALLEX I-2-2-30 – We updated the instructions for application of collateral estoppel to include situations involving subsequent disability claims for a different benefit under the same title, in addition to claims made under different titles. We also made minor editorial changes.
Date: September 23, 2024