What makes an application a claim for benefits
An application will be considered a claim for benefits, if the following requirements are met:
(a)An application form prescribed by us must be filled out.#
(a) An application form prescribed by us must be filled out.
(b)be filed at a social security office, at another…#
(b) be filed at a social security office, at another Federal or State office we have designated to receive applications for us, or with a person we have authorized to receive applications for us. See § 416.325.
(c)The claimant or someone who may sign an application for…#
(c) The claimant or someone who may sign an application for the claimant must sign the application. See §§ 416.315 and 416.320.