After receiving a refund over 10 years ago, why would soc. security need proof of the amount while filing for SS retirement benefits?

Social security computer there will stay seem the refund over 10 Years ago you received," yes social security stay needed proof of the amount before," you filled for social security retirement benefits or just wouldn't get retirement benefits.

That's what they do. If you don't accurately tell them what they want, if they catch you holding back. Not a pleasant experience. Gov't feels that they know what is best. Look at are health care, worse than it's ever been