Q.  Can an individual who is not a member of a designated group claim social disadvantage?

A.  Yes. However, an individual who is not a member of a designated group must establish social disadvantage on the basis of a "preponderance of evidence." Generally, preponderance is evidence of quality and quantity which leads the decision maker to conclude, objectively, that the existence or truth of the fact(s) asserted is more probable than not.

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