D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3511
To request an administrative appeal to DOES's Administrative Appeals Division of a claim determination issued under Sections 3502 or 3506, the applicant or eligible individual shall file a request for appeal with DOES within ten (10) business days after the applicant or eligible individual receives a claim determination. The applicant or eligible individual shall submit with the request for administrative appeal an explanation of the basis for the appeal and any information and documents in support of the appeal.
After receiving a request for an administrative appeal, DOES shall process the claim that is the subject of the appeal in the same manner as provided under this chapter, taking into consideration any new information and documents submitted by the applicant in support of the appeal.
DOES shall issue a new determination within ten (10) business days after the receipt of the request for an administrative appeal.
An applicant or eligible individual may appeal the new determination to the Office of the Administrative Hearings, as provided by Section 3512.
A request for an administrative appeal does not diminish an applicant's right to file an appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3511