Nonah L. HIGHFILL, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Appellee

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• although mere lack of counsel does not in itself deprive claimant of fair hearing, it does enhance ALJ’s duty to bring out relevant facts; but absent unfairness or prejudice, court will not remand for further proceedings
• claimant must show prejudice or unfairness resulting from an incomplete record

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