Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication

Recommendation 2016-2 – Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication provides guidance to agencies on the use of aggregation techniques to resolve similar claims in adjudications. It sets forth procedures for determining whether aggregation is appropriate. It also considers what kinds of aggregation techniques should be used in certain cases and offers guidance on how to structure the aggregation proceedings to promote both efficiency and fairness.

Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2016-2, Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication, 81 Fed. Reg. 40260 (June 21, 2016).

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Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication

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Federal agencies in the United States adjudicate hundreds of thousands of cases each year—more than the federal courts.  Unlike federal and state courts, federal agencies have generally avoided aggregation tools that could resolve large groups of claims more efficiently.  Consequently, in a wide variety of cases, agencies risk wasting resources in repetitive adjudication, reaching inc

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Name Committee Type Date File
February 29, 2016 Committee on Adjudication Agenda Adjudication Agenda Download February 29, 2016 Committee on Adjudication Agenda
March 28, 2016 Committee on Adjudication Agenda Adjudication Agenda Download March 28, 2016 Committee on Adjudication Agenda
Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication Adjudication Recommendation Download Aggregation of Similar Claims in Agency Adjudication
Aggregate Agency Adjudication Recommendation Redline Adjudication Recommendation Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication Recommendation Redline
Aggregate Agency Adjudication Proposed Recommendation Adjudication Recommendation Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication Proposed Recommendation
Aggregate Agency Adjudication Revised Draft Recommendation Adjudication Recommendation Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication Revised Draft Recommendation
Aggregate Agency Adjudication Draft Recommendation Adjudication Recommendation Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication Draft Recommendation
Aggregate Agency Adjudication (Final Report) Adjudication Report Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication (Final Report)
Aggregate Agency Adjudication Draft Report Adjudication Report Download Aggregate Agency Adjudication Draft Report
Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment Adjudication Comment Download Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment
Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment Adjudication Comment Download Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment
Matthew Wiener Comment Adjudication Comment Download Matthew Wiener Comment
Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment Adjudication Comment Download Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment
Matthew Wiener Comment Adjudication Comment Download Matthew Wiener Comment
Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment Adjudication Comment Download Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith Comment
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