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GN 01732.005 How the Totalization Modules Review and Complete Claims Taken by a Field Office (FO) or the Claims Development Branch (CDB)

A. Introduction

GN 01702.001 - GN 01702.525 explains in general how field offices and CDB process claims for benefits under all of the agreements. GN 01731.205 - GN 01731.220 explains the applications and evidence obtained specifically for the agreement with Finland.

B. Procedure

Follow these steps for reviewing claims in a totalization module.

Step Action
1 Review the file for the required applications and evidence listed in GN 01731.205-GN 01731.220. See GN 01704.570 for additional instructions for developing and evaluating evidence.
​ If additional information is needed, request the FO or CDB to obtain it.
2 Develop for proof of lag earnings, if alleged, if the claim is for disability or survivor's benefits.
3 Check the file for a U.S. totalization earnings record which can be sent to the Finnish agency. If one is not in file, request it from OCRO, following GN 01704.570.
4 When all of the material required above is in file, refer to the guidelines in GN 01732.210 for preparing a claims package for the Finnish Agency.
To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0201732005
GN 01732.005 - How the Totalization Modules Review and Complete Claims Taken by a Field Office (FO) or the Claims Development Branch (CDB) - 02/21/1996
Batch run: 10/17/2016
Rev:02/21/1996