20 CFR 210.1 – General
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An individual’s entitlement to benefits and the amount of benefits payable under the Railroad Retirement Act are determined based, in part, on the individual’s years of service. This part defines what the term service means under the Railroad Retirement Act and sets forth what types of service are creditable under that Act.
Terms Used In 20 CFR 210.1
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.