Form SSA-770-U4. Notice Regarding Substitution of Party Upon Death of Claimant Reconsideration of Disability Cessation

Form SSA-770-U4, the Notice Regarding Substitution of Party Upon Death of Claimant - Reconsideration of Disability Cessation, is used to notify the SSA about the substitution of a party when a claimant passes away during the reconsideration of disability cessation process. The primary purpose is to inform the SSA about changes in representation due to the claimant's death.

An example scenario is when a claimant who is undergoing a reconsideration of disability cessation process passes away, and their representative or estate needs to provide notice to the SSA. The benefit is that it ensures proper handling of the case and representation continuity.

The parties involved include the representative, estate, or successor-in-interest of the deceased claimant and the SSA. The form may contain sections for providing information about the deceased claimant, the new representative, and the reason for the substitution.