Where possible, claimants must personally file applications for monthly benefits before
a Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) representative or, if needed, a Foreign Service Post
(FSP) representative with prior Regional Federal Benefits Officer (RFBO) authorization.
In any event, an FBU or FSP (with prior authorization from the RFBO) employee must
personally identify every claimant who lives in the Elazig- Hozat area before delivery
of the first check.
Exception: Claims from persons not born in Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and which do not depend
on Turkish proofs may be handled under the normal development procedures.
Note: Prior to May 26, 2022 Türkiye was known as Turkey. Evidence from this country could
show either name depending on the issue date.