Section 218.14 - When a child annuity begins(a) A child annuity begins on the later of either the date chosen by the applicant or the earliest date permitted by law.(b)Earliest date permitted by law - (1)General rules. The earliest date permitted by law is the later of- (i) The first day of the month in which the employee dies; or(ii) The first day of the month in which the claimant becomes eligible for a child annuity as explained in part 216 of this chapter.(2)Child age annuity. The earliest date permitted by law is the later of- (i) The month shown in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; or(ii) The first day of the sixth month before the month in which the application is filed.(3)Child annuity based on full-time school attendance. The earliest date permitted by law is the latest of-(i) The month shown in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;(ii) The first day of the sixth month before the month in which the application is filed;(iii) The first day of the month in which the claimant is in full-time school attendance at an elementary or secondary educational institution; or(iv) The first day of the month in which the claimant attains age 18.(4)Child disability annuity. The earliest date permitted by law is the latest of- (i) The month shown in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;(ii) The first day of the sixth month before the month in which the application is filed;(iii) The first day of the month in which the claimant meets the definition of disability as explained in part 220; or(iv) The first day of the month in which the claimant attains age 18.