20 CFR § 408.1007 - What is reconsideration?

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title: "20 CFR § 408.1007 - What is reconsideration?"
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title_name: "Employees' Benefits"
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part_name: "SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS"
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# 408.1007 What is reconsideration?

Reconsideration is the first step in the administrative review process that we provide if you are dissatisfied with the initial determination. If you are dissatisfied with our reconsideration determination, you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge.