§416.1488. Conditions for reopening.
20 C.F.R. § 416.1488
A determination, revised determination, decision, or revised decision may be reopened—
Within 12 months of the date of the notice of the initial determination, for any reason;
Within two years of the date of the notice of the initial determination if we find good cause, as defined in § 416.1489, to reopen the case; or
At any time if it was obtained by fraud or similar fault. In determining whether a determination or decision was obtained by fraud or similar fault, we will take into account any physical, mental, educational, or linguistic limitations (including any lack of facility with the English language) which you may have had at the time.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[45 FR 52096, Aug. 5, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 1637, Jan. 12, 1994]
Authority
Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1631, and 1633 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5), 1383, and 1383b); sec. 202, Pub. L. 108-203, 118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note).
Source
Source: 45 FR 52096, Aug. 5, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[45 FR 52096, Aug. 5, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 1637, Jan. 12, 1994]