Establish evidence of age, relationship, and other factors of entitlement, including
disability, as if the LSDP applicant is applying for monthly benefits. For information
regarding disability determinations for entitlement to a non-disability payment, see
DI 11025.001.
EXAMPLE: The NH is deceased. Their child, age 25, is disabled. They elect not to apply for
Child Disability Benefits (CDB) but applies for the LSDP. To evaluate their eligibility
for the LSDP, determine whether the child was disabled and otherwise eligible for
CDB benefits for the month of the NH's death. However, no disability development is
necessary if, for other reasons, the child could not qualify for the LSDP.