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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
No benefit shall be paid under this subchapter--
(1) if the fatal or catastrophic injury was caused by the intentional misconduct of the public safety officer or by such officer's intention to bring about his death, disability, or injury;
(2) if the public safety officer was voluntarily intoxicated at the time of his fatal or catastrophic injury;
(3) if the public safety officer was performing his duties in a grossly negligent manner at the time of his fatal or catastrophic injury;
(4) to any individual who would otherwise be entitled to a benefit under this subchapter if such individual's actions were a substantial contributing factor to the fatal or catastrophic injury of the public safety officer; or
(5) with respect to any individual employed in a capacity other than a civilian capacity.
(b)Presumption
In determining whether a benefit is payable under this subchapter, the Bureau--
(1) shall presume that none of the limitations described in subsection (a) apply; and
(2) shall not determine that a limitation described in subsection (a) applies, absent clear and convincing evidence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 34 U.S.C. § 10282 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 34. Crime Control and Law Enforcement § 10282. Limitations on benefits - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-34-crime-control-and-law-enforcement/34-usc-sect-10282/
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