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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A claimant or an individual authorized to execute a claim on a claimant's behalf or on behalf of claimant's estate under § 725.305, may withdraw a previously filed claim provided that:
(1) He or she files a written request with the appropriate adjudication officer indicating the reasons for seeking withdrawal of the claim;
(2) The appropriate adjudication officer approves the request for withdrawal on the grounds that it is in the best interests of the claimant or his or her estate, and;
(3) Any payments made to the claimant in accordance with § 725.522 are reimbursed.
(b) When a claim has been withdrawn under paragraph (a) of this section, the claim will be considered not to have been filed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.725.306 Withdrawal of a claim - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-20-employees-benefits/cfr-sect-20-725-306/
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