20cfr725.404

20CFR725.404 - Development of evidence--general.

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---DISCLAIMER--CFR Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor
Title 20 Employees' Benefits
Chapter VI Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor
Part 725 Claims for Benefits Under Part C of Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, As Amended
Subpart E Adjudication of Claims by the District Director

20 CFR 725.404 - Development of evidence--general.
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Section Number: 725.404
Section Name: Development of evidence--general.

(a) Employment history. Each claimant shall furnish the district
director with a complete and detailed history of the coal miner's
employment and, upon request, supporting documentation.
(b) Matters of record. Where it is necessary to obtain proof of
age, marriage or termination of marriage, death, family relationship,
dependency (see subpart B of this part), or any other fact which may be
proven as a matter of public record, the claimant shall furnish such
proof to the district director upon request.
(c) Documentary evidence. If a claimant is required to submit
documents to the district director, the claimant shall submit either
the original, a certified copy or a clear readable copy thereof. The
district director or administrative law judge may require the
submission of an original document or certified copy thereof, if
necessary.
(d) Submission of insufficient evidence. In the event a claimant
submits insufficient evidence regarding any matter, the district
director shall inform the claimant of what further evidence is
necessary and request that such evidence be submitted within a
specified reasonable time which may, upon request, be extended for good
cause.

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