Social Security Administration jurisdiction.

The Board transfers jurisdiction for benefits payable on any employee's earnings record (including railroad service and compensation credits earned by the employee, which the Social Security Administration considers in determining benefits payable as directed by section 18 of the Railroad Retirement Act) to the Social Security Administration when— (a) Life and death cases. A living or deceased employee has less than ten years (120 months) of service and less than five years (60 months) of service after December 31, 1995 that is creditable under the Railroad Retirement Act; or (b) Death cases. A deceased employee has at least ten years (120 months) of service or at least five years (60 months) of service after December 31, 1995 that is creditable under the Railroad Retirement Act (see part 220 of this chapter) but does not have a current connection with the railroad industry as described in part 216 of this chapter. [91 FR 51386, Aug. 10, 2026]