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Proof Of Military Service

Proof Of Military Service

 

Proof of military service may be a certificate of discharge, or any official military record that shows the dates of service. If you cannot locate the military service record, contact the RRB for help.

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Proof Of Death

Proof Of Death

 

Proof of the death of the railroad employee is required with all applications for benefits as the survivor of the railroad employee. If the death occurred inside the United States, the best proofs of death include:

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Proof Of Age

Proof Of Age

 

Various types of acceptable proofs of age and the places to secure them are listed below. If you are unable to obtain one of these documents, you should contact the nearest office of the RRB. The people there will be glad to assist you.

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Proof of Divorce

Proof of Divorce

 

The best proof of divorce includes:

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Proof Of Marriage

Proof Of Marriage

 

The best proof of a ceremonial marriage is the original marriage certificate. If you cannot locate your original certificate, the following proofs are acceptable:

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General Information

General Information

 

Evidence submitted in support of an applicant's claim should be:

  • an original document; or
  • a copy of a public record certified by the custodian of the record; or
  • a facsimile, if it is sent to the RRB by the official custodian of the record.

Documents which have been altered in any way do not qualify as original or certified copies. Therefore, they cannot be used as evidence.

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Part IV - Furnishing Proof To Support Your Application

Part IV - Furnishing Proof To Support Your Application

 

Every application for a railroad retirement annuity must be accompanied by documentary evidence that supports the claim for benefits. The sections in this part discuss the types of acceptable evidence. If you are unable to secure the necessary information, please contact the nearest field office of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). The people there will be glad to assist you.

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Age Requirements For A Child's Or Student's Annuity

Age Requirements For A Child's Or Student's Annuity

 

In order to be considered for a Child's annuity you must be:

  • under age 18; or
  • age 18 or older if you become disabled before age 22 and the disability is permanent; or
  • age 18-19 if you are attending elementary or secondary school full-time.

You must submit proof of your age. Refer to section, "Proof of Age" in Part IV for information on acceptable proofs.

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After You Apply for Your Annuity

After You Apply for Your Annuity

 

This section explains what the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) does after you file your annuity application. Included is important information about how soon you can expect a decision on your application.

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Federal Income Tax Withholding

Federal Income Tax Withholding

 

Federal Income Tax Withholding Withholding for Federal Income Tax may occur, either based on your election filed on IRS Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request, and/or IRS Form W-4P Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments, or if you do not file a IRS Form W-4P, based on a status of “Single with no adjust ments”.

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