District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 4-511. Confidentiality.

(1) A claimant or the representative of a claimant, whether an individual or an organization, may review that person's claim or receive specific information therefrom. Information shall be released to a claimant's representative only upon presentation of the signed authorization of the claimant.

(2) Physicians treating or examining claimants seeking benefits under this chapter or physicians giving medical advice to the Court regarding any claim, may, at the discretion of the Court, inspect the claims files and records of the claimant. Other persons may inspect a claimant's files and records only when rendering assistance to the Court on a matter pertaining to the administration of this chapter.