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Old Age and Survivor's Insurance

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SSR 62-46. Validity of Application — Selection of Person to Receive Payments

SSR 63-4: Sections 202(J)(1) and 203(a). — Benefit Amounts — Reduction for Maximum — Adjustment Required for Retroactive Months

SSR 63-37c: Section 202(d)(1). — Application — Written Expression of Intent to File

SSR 66-26: Sections 202(a) and 202(J)(2). — Application for Benefits — Prospective Effectiveness to Establish Entitlement after Reopening of Initial Determination

SSR 69-19: Section 202(j). — Applications — Change of Election as to Initial Month of Entitlement

SSR 76-30: Section 202(b)(1)(A) and 202(d)1)(A) (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(1)(A) and 402(d)(1)(A))—Applications—Intent to File (Rescinded)

SSR 86-17a: Section 202(j) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(j)) Old-Age Insurance Benefits — Restrictions on the Retroactivity of an Application — Reduced Benefits Involved


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