A claimant for disabled widow(er)'s benefits (DWB) who was previously entitled to a benefit on the number holder’s (NH's) earnings record (ER) must file:

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  SSA-10-BK (or valid application);

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  i3368;

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  a paper SSA-3368-BK ;

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  proof of age (unless previously submitted or an exception applies. See GN 00302.030 for policy); and

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  proof of marriage, if the prior entitlement was for the Lump Sum Death Payment (LSDP) only.

The Electronic Disability Collect System (EDCS) does not support cases that involve multiple periods of entitlement. See DI 81010.030 for processing instructions.

The field office (FO) will:

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  Treat as an initial claim if the only other claim was for the LSDP;

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  Verify either the date of death or date prior benefits terminated and include verification of the later of these dates in the electronic folder (EF) or paper file before it is transmitted to Disability Determination Services (DDS). See DI 11015.015 if the DWB is age 50-60;

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  Establish the prescribed period for DWB benefits (see DI 11005.050).

For a complete overview of DWB verification instructions, see DI 11015.000.