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§ 944. Statement of reasons for denial of claim
Any individual whose claim for benefits under this subchapter is denied shall receive from the Secretary a written statement of the reasons for denial of such claim, and a summary of the administrative hearing record or, upon good cause shown, a copy of any transcript thereof.
(Pub. L. 91–173, title IV, § 434, as added Pub. L. 95–239, § 14, Mar. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 103.)