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350 surviving spouse or surviving child of a veteran and considered by the VA to be entitled to compensation for a service-connected death or pension benefits for a nonservice-connected death and has a disability considered permanent; (9) receives an annuity payment under: section 2(a)(1)(iv) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and is determined to be eligible to receive Medicare by the Railroad Retirement Board; or section 2(a)(1)(v) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and is determined to be disabled based upon the criteria used under title XVI of the Social Security Act; or (10) is a recipient of interim assistance benefits pending the receipt of SSI, a recipient of disability related medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act, or a recipient of disability-based State general assistance benefits provided that the eligibility to receive any of these benefits is based upon disability or blindness criteria established by the Agency which are at least as stringent as those used under title XVI of the Social Security Act. Disqualification The act of disqualifying an individual from participation in SNAP because an eligibility criterion has not been met. Documentary Evidence A written confirmation of a SNAP household's circumstances. Documentation Written specification that provides official information to substantiate the case action taken. Drug Addiction or Alcoholic (DAA) Treatment and Rehabilitation Program Any drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program conducted by a private, nonprofit organization or institution, or a publicly operated community mental health center, under part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act. Drug-related Felony Conviction A conviction of any offense which is classified as a felony and which has as an element of the possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance. Ineligibility under this provision is limited to convictions based on behavior which occurred after August 22, 1996. A guilty plea is the legal equivalent of a conviction after trial. E&T Component A work experience, work training, supervised job search or other program designed to help SNAP participants move promptly into unsubsidized employment. E&T Participant A SNAP recipient who is a voluntary participant in the E&T Program.