.02 Pre-hearing Conference Follow-up
Never ask the appellant or representative to complete a
request to withdraw the hearing when the appellant or representative no longer disputes either of the following:
●Benefit levels
●The determination
When the appellant or representative wishes to withdraw from the hearing, refer them to the
Appellate Services Administration (ASA).
Do not submit a
hearing withdrawal to ASA when one of the following occurs:
●The overpayment is incorrect
When a review of the circumstances indicates that the case needs correction, complete the following:
●A request to vacate and remand, or to re-determine benefits on the Pre-Hearing Summary/Discussion (FAA-1692A) form
●Send the form to the ASA, Office of Appeals. Do not correct the case until a response is received from ASA that indicates the matter was vacated and remanded for correction
When a resolution is not reached during the pre-hearing conference, continue processing the hearing request.