410.686e—Services rendered for an individual in a proceeding before the Administration under part B of title IV of the Act.
Services rendered for an individual in a proceeding before the Administration under part B of title IV of the Act consist of services performed for an individual in connection with any claim before SSA under part B of title IV of the Act, including any services in connection with any asserted right calling for an initial or reconsidered determination by the Administration, and a decision or action by a hearing examiner or by the Appeals Council of the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals of the Administration, whether such determination, decision, or action is rendered before or after remand of a claim by a court. Such services include, but are not limited to, services in connection with a claim for benefits; a request for modification of the amount of benefits; the reinstatement of benefits; proof of support; and proof of employment as a coal miner.