405.705—When the expedited appeals process may be used.

If you have filed a disability claim, you may use the expedited appeals process if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) You have received an initial determination and a decision by a Federal reviewing official, but an administrative law judge has not made a decision;
(b) You have submitted a written request for the expedited appeals process; and
(c) You have our written agreement to use the expedited appeals process as required in § 405.715.