Withdrawal of an application
(a)Request for withdrawal filed before we make a…#
(a) Request for withdrawal filed before we make a determination. If you make a request to withdraw your application before we make a determination on your claim, we will approve the request if the following requirements are met:
(1) You or a person who may sign an application for you signs a written request to withdraw the application and files it at a place described in § 416.325.
(2) You are alive when the request is filed.
(b)Request for withdrawal filed after a determination is…#
(b) Request for withdrawal filed after a determination is made. If you make a request to withdraw your application after we make a determination on your claim, we will approve the request if the following requirements are met:
(1) The conditions in paragraph (a) of this section are met.
(2) Every other person who may lose benefits because of the withdrawal consents in writing (anyone who could sign an application for that person may give the consent).
(3) All benefits already paid based on the application are repaid or we are satisfied that they will be repaid.