### Question
What does assumed FSRDS annuity mean?


### Answer
**Assumed FSRDS annuity** has the following meaning in *22 U.S.C. § 4071d*:

> the amount of the survivor annuity to which the widow or widower would be entitled under part I based on the service of the deceased annuitant determined under section 8442(f)(5) of such title 5

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 4071d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-FOREIGN SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > Part II-Foreign Service Pension System**

