# 20 C.F.R. § 404.905 (2026): Effect of an initial determination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P404_S404_905

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 404.905 (2026)
- **Heading:** Effect of an 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 / § 404.905: § 404.905   Effect of an initial determination.

## Text

An initial determination is binding unless you request a reconsideration within the stated time period, or we revise the initial determination.
[51 FR 300, Jan. 3, 1986]

## 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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