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Persons claiming retirement, disability, or survivor annuities or unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. The following questions and answers describe the RRB’s appeals process for individuals whose claims under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) are denied, or who are dissatisfied with decisions on their claims.

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Self-Service Options Available for RRB Customers

Spend less time on hold and get what you need when you need it! There are self-serve options, available 24/7, for requesting information and conducting business with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Customers can request the following documents and get the following information online by visiting myRRB or by using the automated menus on the toll-free number (877-772-5772):

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Dual Tax Payments

Railroad employees who also worked for a social security covered employer in the same year may, under certain circumstances, receive a tax credit equivalent to any excess social security taxes withheld.

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Employee Retiring with Less than 30 Years of Service

Table 4.-- Employee Retiring with Less than 30 Years of Service

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Fiscal Year 2016 Annuity Awards Based on Service Averaging Less than 30 Years

Table 2.--Fiscal Year 2016 Annuity Awards
Based on Service Averaging Less than 30 Years

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Procedures Governing Appeals Under the Railroad Retirement Act and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act

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Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This publication is issued for general information, and does not cover certain limitations, exceptions, and special cases.

INTRODUCTION
The Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act provides qualified railroad employees with benefits to restore part of their lost wages arising from periods of unemployment or sickness (including health conditions related to the employee's pregnancy, miscarriage, or childbirth).

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When Your Disability Annuity Could End

A. At Full Retirement Age

At Full Retirement Age, your entitlement to a disability annuity ends, and your entitlement to an age-and-service annuity begins. This means that your entitlement to annuity payments is no longer affected by the restrictions that apply to disability annuitants as discussed in this booklet. However, your annuity is still subject to the restrictions discussed in booklet RB-1, Employee Annuity, for age-and-service annuitants. If you do not have a copy of this booklet, you should request one.

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When Can I Retire? - Spouse Handout

When Can I Retire? - Employee Handout

Q&A: RRB Appeals Procedures