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E1 - Used to indicate that a totalization claimant is entitled using U.S. coverage
only and did not elect totalization benefits. Also used for certain P2 cases to allow
the transfer of the RSDI folder to a regular DIO Module, a PSC or ODO.
E2 - Used to indicate that a totalization claimant is entitled based on U.S. coverage
only but is receiving totalization benefits because they are higher than his regular
benefit or because he elected totalization benefits even though they are lower than
his regular benefits.
E3 - Used to indicate that a totalization claimant is entitled based on U.S. coverage
only but is receiving totalization benefits because he elected totalization benefits
even though they are lower than his regular benefits and the guaranteed minimum applies.
(This code only applies to the Italian agreement.)
If the totalization application is filed by a new applicant and the RSDI claim is
approved or denied, the Development Support Examiner (DSE) processes the RSDI output
produced.
Use your knowledge of the left side of the folder, the information shown on the SSA-2417
B, and the paragraphs shown on the computer produced notice to determine if the correct
TSC code is shown.