This section describes the special requirements you must meet in order to receive a disability annuity.
In addition to meeting the general annuity requirements described in publication RB-17, "Survivor Annuities", you must be:
- at least age 50, but less than age 60, and
- permanently disabled for all regular work before the end of your prescribed period (see Part V for the definitions of regular work and prescribed period).
Note: If you are age 60 or older, you may be entitled to a regular widow(er)'s annuity.