Section 404.311 - When does my entitlement to old-age benefits begin and end?(a) We will find you entitled to old-age benefits beginning with:(1) If you have attained full retirement age (as defined in § 404.409 ), the first month covered by your application in which you meet all requirements for entitlement; or(2) If you have attained age 62, but have not attained full retirement age (as defined in § 404.409 ), the first month covered by your application throughout which you meet all requirements for entitlement.(b) We will find your entitlement to old-age benefits ends with the month before the month you die. 68 FR 4702 , Jan. 30, 2003