The individual claiming the underpayment must establish:
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the deceased beneficiary was entitled to any unpaid benefits (e.g., no deduction or
termination events occurred for the underpayment months); and
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they (i.e., the claimant) meet all the requirements for entitlement to the underpayment.
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia (or other U.S. Embassy or consulate if the claim is filed
in another country) must establish the identity of the underpaid claimant(s) in a
personal interview conducted by an Embassy representative. The interview may be conducted
either at the time the underpayment claim is filed, if it is filed in the Embassy,
or when the check is delivered.