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Evidence Required to Establish ForfeitureThe evidence of record must establish that (1) the claimant “knowingly”made a false statement and (2) should have reasonably known to reportearnings or employment activities.1 For an omission or understatement to be considered "knowingly" made,the file must contain positive evidence such as a statement from theclaimant that he or she had no earnings or a statement indicatingearnings less than the amount actually earned according to othersources. This is usually established through the CA-1032.2 To determine whether the claimant reasonably should have known thatthe earnings or employment activity should have been reported to theOffice, the circumstances of the case should be carefully evaluated withrespect to the claimant's age, education level and familiarity with thereporting requirements, as well as the nature of theemployment/earnings involved and any other relevant factors.