RS 00201.003 Retirement Benefits - Chart of Proofs and Development - Operating Procedure

Documentation	When Required	References
Proof of Age	Always	GN 00302.001
Representative Payee Development	If NH is incapable of handling own funds	GN 00502.020
Wages and SEI	Always. Lag earnings may also be required.	RS 00605.570A RS 01403.010 RS 01804.100
Annual Earnings and Service Months	Only if NH is under FRA during the life of the application. Service months are material if NH has earned or expects to earn over yearly exempt amount.	GN 00205.085 RS 02510.001
Application	Always, unless entitled to DIB for the month before the month FRA is attained.	RS 00201.001 GN 00201.005 GN 00204.020
Military Service	Obtain proof of military service. If insured status is in question or, it is material to the PIA.	RS 01701.005
Outside the United States, Use Form SSA-21 F6, Supplement for Claim of Person Outside the United States.	When the claimant: • Lives outside the U.S. • Intends to leave U.S.	GN 00205.170

RS 00201.003 - Retirement Benefits - Chart of Proofs and Development - Operating Procedure - 06/26/2002
Batch run: 09/09/2025
Rev:06/26/2002

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