Astrue v. Capato
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| Case Term | OT 2011 |
| Category | Other Cases |
| Question Presented | Whether a child who was conceived after the death of a biological parent, but who cannot inherit personal property from that biological parent under applicable state intestacy law, is eligible for child survivor benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. ยง 401 et seq. |
| Lower Court's Decision | The child may receive survivor benefits |
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Outcome - Reverse
This case was decided on 21 May, 2012.
