20 CFR § 404.905 - Effect of an initial determination.
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title: "20 CFR § 404.905 - Effect of an initial determination."
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section_name: "Effect of an initial determination."
chapter_name: "SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION"
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# 404.905 Effect of an initial determination.
An initial determination is binding unless you request a reconsideration within the stated time period, or we revise the initial determination.
[51 FR 300, Jan. 3, 1986]