20 C.F.R. § 416.919b

When we will not purchase a consultative examination.

        We will not purchase a consultative examination in situations including, but not limited to, the following situations:

        (a) When any issues about your actual performance of substantial gainful activity have not been resolved;

        (b) When you do not meet all of the nondisability requirements.

[56 FR 36965, Aug. 1, 1991]

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