I took a risk and opted to request the extracts instead of the full photocopies of the SS-5 application. The responses contained enough information to verify death date, residence at time of death, birth date, and birth location, but parent’s names were not included.
Since I was looking for information on my two maternal great grandfathers, the extract isn’t enough information. I wanted to see if the parents are listed. I also want to confirm that only Poland was listed as the birth place. So, I will be submitting additional requests.
For information on requesting information from the SSA, visit http://www.socialsecurity.gov/foia/index.html