[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 20, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 20CFR216.32]



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                      TITLE 20--EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS

 

                  CHAPTER II--RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

 

PART 216_ELIGIBILITY FOR AN ANNUITY--Table of Contents

 

                       Subpart D_Employee Annuity

 

Sec.  216.32  Who is eligible for a disability annuity.



    The Railroad Retirement Act provides two types of disability 

annuities for employees who have been credited with at least 10 years of 

railroad service. An employee may receive an annuity if his or her 

disability prevents work in his or her regular railroad occupation. An 

employee who cannot be considered for a disability based on ability to 

work in his or her regular railroad occupation may receive an annuity if 

his or her disability prevents work in any regular employment.

    (a) Disability for work in regular railroad occupation. An employee 

disabled for work in his or her regular occupation, as defined in part 

220 of this chapter, is eligible for a disability annuity if he or she:

    (1) Has not attained retirement age; and

    (2) Has a current connection with the railroad industry; and has 

either:

    (3) Completed 20 years of service; or

    (4) Completed 10 years of service and is at least 60 years old.

    (b) Disabled for work in any regular employment. An employee 

disabled for work in any regular employment, as defined in part 220 of 

this chapter, is eligible for a disability annuity if he or she:

    (1) Is under retirement age; and

    (2) Has completed 10 years of service.