12.2.9 Fact Finding Decision

The Fact Finder must issue a decision within five working days after the Review date, unless the Fact Finder has granted the Petitioner An individual requesting a Fact Finding or Departmental review. a request to submit additional evidence. In these cases, the Fact Finder may extend the decision date as appropriate.

The Fact Finder must weigh all factors when making the final decision and must document the final decision on the Fact Finding Review Summary and Decision form (10784) , or its equivalent.