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GN 01720.005 How the Office of International Operations (OIO) Modules Should Review Claims Filed in a Field Office (FO) or in the International Benefits Office (IBO)

A. Procedure

Follow these steps for reviewing claims in a OIO module.

Step Action
1 Review the file for the required applications and evidence listed in GN 01719.205 - GN 01719.215. See GN 01704.500ff for additional instructions for developing and evaluating evidence.
NOTE: If additional information is needed, request the FO, IBO or FSP to obtain it.
2 Check the file for a U.S. totalization earnings record which can be sent to the United Kingdom agency.
If one is not already in file, request it from OCRO following GN 01704.570.
3 When all the material required above is available refer to GN 01720.205 for preparing a claims package for the U.K. agency.

B. References

  • How Field Offices and IBO process claims for benefits under all international agreements, GN 01702.001 - GN 01702.525

  • Applications and evidence obtained specifically for the agreement with the U.K., GN 01719.205 - GN 01719.215


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GN 01720.005 - How the Office of International Operations (OIO) Modules Should Review Claims Filed in a Field Office (FO) or in the International Benefits Office (IBO) - 02/21/1996
Batch run: 10/17/2016
Rev:02/21/1996