SI 00601: General Applications and Interviewing Policy
TN 12 (09-03)
A. Definition
A duplicate application is an unnecessary application filed for the same benefits or same period of disability for which a previous claim has already been filed.
B. Procedure
For duplicate applications:
adjudicate the original supplemental security income (SSI) application, and
file the duplicate application in the SSI claims folder.
C. References
Adjudicating title II when a title XVI application is filed, SI 00601.035
Life of an application, SI 00601.010
New application filed while appeal is pending, DI 12045.027