220.59—Requesting examination by a specific physician, psychologist or institution—hearings officer hearing level.
In an unusual case, a hearings officer may have reason to request an examination by a particular physician, psychologist or institution. Some examples include the following:
(a)
Conflicts in the existing medical evidence require resolution by a recognized authority in a particular specialty:
(c)
The claimant's treating physician or psychologist is in the best position to submit a meaningful report.