Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 1111.12 - Adjudication and order procedures(a) In reaching a decision on the appeal, the Secretary or an agency head designated by the Secretary may: (1) Reconsider the decision on the basis of the evidence in the record.(2) Admit additional evidence.(b) In cases in which the hearing examiner's decision has resulted in a termination of benefits to the participant, there shall be no reinstatement of benefits upon filing of an appeal to the Secretary. The reinstatement of benefits, if granted, shall be solely as a result of the adjudication and order of the Secretary or designated agency head.