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Q&A: Credit for Military Service under the Railroad Retirement Act

Many railroad employees have served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under certain conditions, their military service may be creditable as railroad service under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA).

The following questions and answers provide information on how military service may be credited towards railroad retirement annuities.

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Employee Guide To Railroad Retirement Benefits

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Employee Guide To Unemployment/Sickness Benefits

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RRB Names New Director of Retirement and Survivor Benefits

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has selected Letitia C. Carthans as the agency’s next Director of Retirement and Survivor Benefits, effective January 3, 2022. She will replace Valerie Allen, who is retiring after more than 31 years of RRB service.

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Vaccine Mandates and Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions

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RRB Names Mark Blythe as Director of Field Service

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has appointed Mark Blythe as its Director of Field Service, effective May 24, 2021. He replaces Daniel J. Fadden, who was named the RRB’s Director of Administration in January 2021.