20 CFR §404.310
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We will find you entitled to old-age benefits if you meet the following three conditions:
- (a)You are at least 62 years old;
- (b)You have enough social security earnings to be fully insured as defined in §§ 404.110 through 404.115; and
- (c)You apply; or you are entitled to disability benefits up to the month you attain full retirement age (as defined in § 404.409). When you attain full retirement age, your disability benefits automatically become old-age benefits.