An individual is eligible for a child's annuity if the individual:
Is a child of an employee who has completed 10 years of railroad service and had a current connection with the railroad industry when he or she died;
Is not married at the time the application is filed;
Is dependent upon the employee as defined in part 222 of this chapter; and
Meets one of the following at the time the application is filed:
Is under age 18; or
Is age 18 or older and either:
Is disabled as defined in part 220 of this chapter before attaining age 22 (the disability must continue through the time of application for benefits);
Is under age 19 and is a full-time student as defined in § 216.74 of this part; or
Becomes age 19 in a month in which he or she is a full-time student and has not completed the requirement for, or received a diploma or certificate from, a secondary school.
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