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20 CFR §416.982

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We shall also consider you blind for the purposes of payment of supplemental security income benefits if—
  1. (a)You were found to be blind as defined under a State plan approved under title X or title XVI of the Social Security Act, as in effect for October 1972;
  2. (b)You received aid under the State plan because of your blindness for the month of December 1973; and
  3. (c)You continue to be blind as defined under the State plan.