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If you cannot obtain evidence of wages, we may accept your statement as to the amount of wages and credit your earnings record if all of the following conditions are met:
The year in question is 1978 or later;
Only one year is involved in the allegation;
The year in question is not the current year or the year immediately preceding the current year, i.e., the "lag" year;
There are postings from the same employer in the year immediately before and/or after the year in question;
The amount of earnings alleged is consistent with the earnings posted both prior to and after the year in question;
All attempts to obtain any other evidence have been exhausted;
No contradictory evidence exists; and
In claims cases, the missing wage amount affects insured status or the benefit amount.
Last Revised: March, 2001
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