20 CFR § 408.301 - What is this subpart about?

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t20/s408.301"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "20 CFR § 408.301 - What is this subpart about?"
title_number: 20
title_name: "Employees' Benefits"
section_number: "408.301"
section_name: "What is this subpart about?"
chapter_name: "SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION"
part_number: "408"
part_name: "SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
regulatory_source: "68 FR 16418, Apr. 4, 2003, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "408"
---


# 408.301 What is this subpart about?

This subpart contains our rules about filing applications for SVB. It explains what an application is, who may sign it, where and when it must be signed and filed, the period of time it is in effect, and how it may be withdrawn. This subpart also explains when a written statement or an oral inquiry may be considered to establish your application filing date.