A) if you've had a card before, it's a renewal
B) no...only new applications
C) nope...it's a renewal

HOWEVER, (some here get mad at me for this), I've seen renewals mark their app as new on this forum and got meds immediately with proof of mailing. It's not recommended but I'm still curious about it, myself. I'm also not taking any responsibility should you get kicked off. I supposed you could always plead ignorance...