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(e) When the A/R declares on the application that a spouse or the parent of a minor child under age 18 (or under age 19 if the child is still a student in secondary school) is deceased, retired or disabled;

(f) When the case record indicates that the A/R received RSDI, but the A/R does not indicate that s/he is currently in benefit status;

(g) When the A/R declares on the application that s/he or other family members are receiving Medicare;

(h) When the A/R declares on the application that s/he is receiving Railroad Retirement benefits;

(i) When the A/R declares on the application that s/he has been an employee of the railroad or is the dependent or surviving dependent of someone who has;

(j) When the case record shows that the A/R received Railroad Retirement benefits, but the A/R does not declare that s/he is currently receiving such benefits;

(k) When the A/R declares on the application that s/he is a veteran, the spouse of a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran or the child of a veteran;

(l) When the case record indicates that the A/R received veterans' benefits, but the A/R does not currently declare that s/he is receiving them.

Verification: Benefits from RSDI, Railroad Retirement, or the Veterans' Administration may be verified by:

(a) Seeing the Notice of Award or award letter;

(b) Seeing the current benefit check;

(c) Obtaining information on the type and date of discharge and armed forces serial number;

(MRG)