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The granting of a continuance to the appellant extends the time frame by which the hearing decision must be issued. 4205.40.10 REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE FROM THE DFR Although the DFR may also request a continuance, one should not be routinely requested. Unlike the continuance given to an appellant, the granting of a continuance to the DFR does not extend the time frame by which the hearing decision must be issued. 4205.45.00 REVIEW OF ACTION BY DFR When an appeal request is received, the proposed action is reviewed to determine whether the action is appropriate. The DFR should carefully review the appellant's situation to determine whether the action on the case was correct or if any adjustment is indicated. The appellant and the DFR worker should discuss the issue under appeal. It is important to note that this review must not in any way interfere with a prompt continuation of benefits in accordance with Section 4205.26.00 if a timely appeal of an adverse action is received by the DFR. 4205.45.05 RESERVED 4205.50.00 DISPOSAL OF APPEAL WITHOUT A FAIR HEARING An appeal request may be disposed of without holding a fair hearing in the situations discussed in the following sections. 4205.50.05 ADJUSTING ACTION BY DFR (Division of Family Resources) If, after reviewing the appellant's situation, the DFR realizes that the adverse action proposed or taken on the case was incorrect, the DFR must take adjusting action to correct the error. The appellant and the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings to be promptly notified in writing that the incorrect action is being withdrawn or rescinded. 4205.50.10 WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY APPELLANT If the appellant wishes to withdraw their appeal, they are to be assisted by the DFR in promptly notifying the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings of their decision. No pressure is to be exerted on the applicant/recipient to withdraw their appeal. If an individual wishes to withdraw their appeal request, this can be accepted in all the same methods as the initial appeal. (see 4205.00.00). The withdrawal will be acknowledged in writing. The appeal is then dismissed. 4205.50.15 ABANDONMENT An appeal is abandoned when the appellant or his representative, without good cause, does not appear at a scheduled hearing. The appeal will be dismissed, and the appellant so notified.23