20 CFR § 725.411
Initial adjudication in Trust Fund cases
February 18, 2021
Notwithstanding the requirements of §725.410 of this part, if the district director concludes that the results of the complete pulmonary evaluation support a finding of eligibility, and that there is no operator responsible for the payment of benefits, the district director shall issue a proposed decision and order in accordance with §725.418 of this part.