§418.3645. Can you request that the decision-maker be disqualified?
20 C.F.R. § 418.3645
The person designated to conduct your hearing will not conduct the hearing if he or she is prejudiced or partial with respect to any party or has any interest in the matter pending for decision. If you object to the person who will be conducting your hearing, you must notify us at your earliest opportunity. The Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee will decide whether to appoint another person to conduct your hearing.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5) and 1860D-1, 1860D-14 and -15 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5),1395w-101, 1395w-114, and -115).
Source
Source: 70 FR 77675, Dec. 30, 2005, unless otherwise noted.