Article Title: How do military special credits work with Social Security?
Snippet of Article: "...You do not need to apply for these special credits, according to Social Security. They will be automatically added to your earnings when you apply for retirement or disability benefits. However, it may be wise to ask your Social Security representative at that time whether your work record shows that credits have been added to your account. If asked for proof of your military service, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is the document most often used for this purpose. Have you lost or misplaced your DD 214? Go online to ..."
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