# 20 C.F.R. § 404.904 (2026): Notice of the initial determination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_904

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 404.904 (2026)
- **Heading:** Notice of the initial determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter III: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Part 404: FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950-  ) / Subpart J: Determinations, Administrative Review Process, and Reopening of Determinations and Decisions / § 404.904: § 404.904   Notice of the initial determination.

## Text

We will mail a written notice of our initial determination to you at your last known address. The written notice will explain in simple and clear language what we have determined and the reasons for and the effect of our determination. If our determination involves a determination of disability that is in whole or in part unfavorable to you, our written notice also will contain in understandable language a statement of the case setting forth the evidence on which our determination is based. The notice also will inform you of your right to reconsideration. We will not mail a notice if the beneficiary's entitlement to benefits has ended because of his or her death.
[72 FR 51177, Sept. 6, 2007]

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 404.900 (2026) § 404.900   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_900.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.901 (2026) § 404.901   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_901.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.902 (2026) § 404.902   Administrative actions that are initial determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_902.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.903 (2026) § 404.903   Administrative actions that are not initial determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_903.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.904 (2026) § 404.904   Notice of the initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_904.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.905 (2026) § 404.905   Effect of an initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_905.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.906 (2026) § 404.906   Testing modifications to the disability determination procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_906.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.907 (2026) § 404.907   Reconsideration—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_907.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.908 (2026) § 404.908   Parties to a reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_908.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.909 (2026) § 404.909   How to request reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_909.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.911 (2026) § 404.911   Good cause for missing the deadline to request review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_911.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.913 (2026) § 404.913   Reconsideration procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_913.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.914 (2026) § 404.914   Disability hearing—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_914.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 404.915 (2026) § 404.915   Disability hearing—disability hearing officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_915.md)

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