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SI 00601: General Applications and Interviewing Policy

Effective Dates: 08/12/2014 - Present

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

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