20 C.F.R. § 30.311
What happens if the claimant does not object to the recommended decision or request a hearing within 60 days?
Cite as 20 C.F.R. § 30.311 (2026)
(a) If the claimant does not file a written statement that objects to the recommended decision and/or requests a hearing within the period of time allotted in § 30.310, the FAB may issue a final decision accepting the recommendation of the district office as provided in § 30.316.
(b) If the recommended decision accepts all or part of a claim for compensation, the FAB may issue a final decision at any time after receiving written notice from the claimant that he or she waives any objection to all or part of the recommended decision.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 30.31030.316.