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pension |
Bridging Benefits |
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Summary:
The transitional or bridging benefits did not become payable until 4 years after the claimant's employment termination with Boeing under an agreement that provided for the payment of those benefits until the claimant became entitled to a pension at age 55. The Board erred in concluding that the benefits should be considered payable 4 years earlier. The claimant needed 665 hours of insurable employment to requalify but he had only accumulated 254 hours since becoming entitled to the transitional pension.
