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GN 00302.007 When Age Must be Established for a Disallowed Claimant

A. Policy

When a claimant is disallowed because he/she has not attained the required age, a specific DB must be established so that the claimant will know when he /she may become eligible for benefits.

B. Rule: Claimant Insured

Use the following to determine the proof-of-age development required for a disallowance where the claimant is insured by some or all DBs in the file:

If the claimant was... Then...
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Cooperative in exploring and obtaining all known existing records of age

Establish the DB regardless of the number of discrepancies or scarcity of evidence.
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Uncooperative in obtaining required evidence

Document the file to show:

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    What existing evidence was not submitted;

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    That all necessary assistance was give the claimant per GN 01010.410; and

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    Why the adjudicator believes that he/she cannot make a DB determination without further evidence.

    NOTE:In the case of a minor or incapable adult beneficiary see GN 00502.001.

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C. Rule: Claimant uninsured

If the claimant is not insured by an DB in file, proceed as follows:

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    Do not establish a DB

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    Use a disallowance code which reflects that the claim was disallowed for a reason other than age.

D. Rule: Other type of disallowance

Where the disallowance is for a factor of eligibility other than age or insured status, proceed as follows:

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    Do not establish a DB

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    Use a disallowance code which reflects that the claim was disallowed for a reason other than age.

E. Exception

If the claimant has submitted sufficient evidence to establish a DB, the adjudicator will establish the DB. If you establish a different DB than the claimant alleged, inform him/her of the DB established (even if DB is not the reason for disallowance).

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GN 00302.007 - When Age Must be Established for a Disallowed Claimant - 03/10/1994
Batch run: 05/18/2020
Rev:03/10/1994