Background

As the result of an adopted employee suggestion, we are implementing a procedure whereby the analyst will obtain an updated earnings record before the Appeals Council issues a fully or partially favorable decision. We believe this procedure will not only reduce the number of bureau protests received on Appeals Council decisions but also have a positive impact on the quality of our products and on our service to the public.

Explanation of Content and Changes

This transmittal revises section I-3-112 A. to reflect that the analyst will obtain an updated earnings record before preparing a fully or partially favorable Appeals Council decision.

Remove

Remove from Chapter I-3-100:

I-3-111 A. cont., through I-3-112 A. cont., dated June 30, 1993 (2 pages).

Insert

Insert in Chapter I-3-100:

I-3-111 A. cont., through I-3-112 A. cont., dated November 18, 1993 (2 pages).

Date: November 18, 1993