§ 220.59. Requesting examination by a specific physician, psychologist or institution—hearings officer hearing level.
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/us/cfr/t20/s§ 220.59·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
In an unusual case, a hearings officer may have reason to request an examination by a particular physician, psychologist or institution. Some examples include the following:
(a)Conflicts in the existing medical evidence require resolution by a recognized authority in a particular specialty:
(b)The impairment requires hospitalization for diagnostic purposes; or
(c)The claimant's treating physician or psychologist is in the best position to submit a meaningful report.