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• The individual is not to be denied the right to reapply pending the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). • If the hearing decision is in the individual’s favor, the DFR is to take adjusting action as directed in the decision. • If the DFR action is sustained, the reapplication is to be processed in the usual manner. • The DFR is not to delay the processing of a reapplication taken under these circumstances until the hearing decision is issued, as this is not considered an extenuating circumstance for pending a case beyond the time standard.