Form SSA-2512. Pre-1957 Military Service Federal Benefit Questionnaire

Form SSA-2512, the Pre-1957 Military Service Federal Benefit Questionnaire, is used to gather information about pre-1957 military service that may affect entitlement to Social Security benefits. The main purpose of this form is to collect information from individuals who served in the military before 1957 and are eligible for special Social Security benefits.

For example, individuals who served in the military before 1957 may be eligible for additional benefits, and they would use this form to provide the necessary information. The purpose is to ensure that individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to based on their military service.

The parties involved are individuals with pre-1957 military service and the SSA. The form consists of sections for the applicant's and military service information. Accurate completion is important to determine eligibility for additional benefits.