Administrative Claims
Final rule.
CFR Part: "32 CFR Part 842"
RIN Number: "RIN 0701-AA79"
Citation: "81 FR 83687"
Document Number: "Docket ID: USAF-2015-0003"
Page Number: "83687"
"Rules and Regulations"
SUMMARY: This rule contains amendments for policy changes and clarification and deletions for the
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective on
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Executive Summary
I. Purpose of This Regulatory Action
The purpose of this rule is to provide the public with information necessary to file a claim against the
II. Summary of the Major Provisions of This Regulatory Action
This part describes the process and procedures by which claims against the
Changes: This part has been substantially revised since last codified and should be reviewed in its entirety to determine the changes made.
Deletions: This part has been substantially revised since last codified and should be reviewed in its entirety to determine the deletions made.
III. Costs and Benefits
The regulations contained herein require the public who wish to file a claim against the
Retrospective Review
This rule is part of
Regulatory Procedures
Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review" and Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review"
Executive Orders 13563 and 12866 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distribute impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)
Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule whose mandates require spending in any 1 year of
Public Law 96-354, "Regulatory Flexibility Act" (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that this rule is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, does not require us to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis.
Public Law 96-511, "Paperwork Reduction Act" (44
This rule does not impose reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Executive Order 13132, "Federalism"
Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it promulgates a proposed rule (and subsequent final rule) that imposes substantial direct requirement costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism implications. This rule will not have a substantial effect on State and local governments.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 842
Administrative claims.
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 842 is amended as follows:
PART 842--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 32 CFR part 842 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
Sec. 8013, 100 Stat. 1053, as amended; 10 U.S.C. 8013, except as otherwise noted; 28 CFR 14.11, except as otherwise noted.
2. The Note for part 842 is revised to read as follows:
Note: Air Force Regulations are available on the e-Publishing Web site at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ for downloading. This part is derived from Air Force Instruction 51-501, Tort Claims, and Air Force Instruction 51-502, Personnel and Carrier Recovery Claims.
3. Amend part 842 by revising all references to "HQ USAF/JACC" to read "AFLOA/JACC."
4. Revise
This part establishes standard policies and procedures for all administrative claims resulting from
5. Amend
a. Revising paragraph (f).
b. Removing paragraph (g).
c. Redesignating paragraphs (h) through (o) as (g) through (n).
d. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (g).
The revisions read as follows:
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(f) AFLOA/JACC. Claims and Tort Litigation Division,
(g) Owner. A holder of a legal title or an equitable interest in certain property. Specific examples include:
(1) For real property. The mortgagor, and the mortgagee if that individual can maintain a cause of action in the local courts involving a tort to that specific property.
(2) For personal property. A bailee, lessee, mortgagee and a conditional vendee. A mortgagor, conditional vendor, title loan company or someone else other than the owner, who has the title for purposes of security are not owners.
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6. Revise
File a claim at the base legal office of the unit or installation at or nearest to where the accident or incident occurred. If the accident or incident occurred in a foreign country where no
7. Remove
Subpart B--[Removed]
8. Remove subpart B, consisting of SUBSEC 842.10 through 842.14.
Subpart C--[Redesignated as Subpart B]
9. Redesignate subpart C, consisting of SUBSEC 842.15 through 842.20, as subpart B, consisting of SUBSEC 842.9 through 842.14, respectively.
10. Amend newly redesignated
(a) Appointing commander. The commander exercising special court-martial jurisdiction over the offender.
(b) Board of officers. One to three commissioned officers appointed to investigate a complaint of willful property damage or wrongful taking by
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(d) Willful damage. Damage or destruction caused intentionally, knowingly, and purposely, without justifiable excuse.
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(g) Claims involving wrongful taking stemming from larceny, forgery or deceit, which are not accompanied by riotous or violent action.
(h) Claims against
(i) Claims for indirect, consequential or remote damages.
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(a) A complaint must be submitted within 90 days of the date of the incident. The appointing commander may find good cause for the delay and accept a late claim. The appointing commander's determination of good cause is final and not reviewable.
(b) Assessment of damages in excess of
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Claimant complains (orally or in writing) to the commander of a military organization or unit of the alleged offending member or members or to the commander of the nearest military installation. If the claim is made orally, the individual must assist the commander to reduce the complaint to writing within a reasonable time. The complainant need not request a sum certain in writing at the time the complaint is filed, but they must present such value and evidence before settlement is made.
Subpart D--[Redesignated as Subpart C]
14. Redesignate subpart D, consisting of SUBSEC 842.21 through 842.35, as subpart C, consisting of SUBSEC 842.15 through 842.29.
15. Amend newly redesignated
a. Removing paragraphs (a), (c), (e), and (g).
b. Redesignating paragraphs (b), (d), (f), and (h) as paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d).
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(a) Settlement authority. The Secretary of the
(b) Reconsideration authority. A settlement authority has the same authority specified in paragraph (a) of this section. However, with the exception of TJAG, a settlement authority may not deny a claim on reconsideration that it, or its delegate, had previously denied.
(c) Authority to reduce, withdraw and restore delegated settlement authority. Any superior settlement authority may reduce, withdraw, or restore delegated authority.
17. Amend newly designated
(a) How and when to file a claim. A claim is filed when a federal military agency receives from a claimant or duly authorized agent a properly completed AF Form 180, DD Form 1842 or other written and signed demand for a determinable sum of money.
(1) A claim is also filed when a federal military agency receives from a claimant or duly authorized agent an electronic submission, through a
(2) A claim is also filed when the
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Upon request of a claimant, a settlement authority may make a partial payment in advance of final settlement when a claimant experiences personal hardship due to extensive property damage or loss. Partial payments are made if a claim for only part of the loss is submitted and is readily provable, up to the amount of the settlement authority. (The claimant may later amend the claim for the remainder of the loss.) If the total payable amount of the claim exceeds the payment limits of the settlement authority, send it with recommendations to the proper settlement authority.
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A claim may be filed by:
(a) A proper claimant.
(b) An authorized agent or legal representative of a proper claimant.
(c) A survivor of a deceased proper claimant in this order:
(1) Spouse.
(2) Children.
(3) Father or mother.
(4) Brothers or sisters.
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(d) Property that is owned by the claimants, or their immediate families, or borrowed for their use, or in which the claimants or their immediate families has an enforceable ownership interest.
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Claims may be payable for loss of or damage to tangible personal property when the damage occurs incident to service. For loss of or damage to property to be incident to service, it must occur at a place and time that is connected to the service of an active duty military member or employment of a civilian employee.
(a) Authorized location. Claims are only payable when the claimed property is located in an authorized location. There must be some connection between the claimant's service and the location of the claimed property. Duty locations where personal property is used, stored or held because of official duties are authorized places. Other authorized places may include:
(1) Any location on a military installation not otherwise excluded.
(2) Any office, building, recreation area, or real estate the
(3) Any place a military member is required or ordered to be pursuant to their duties and while performing those duties.
(4) Assigned Government housing or quarters in
(i) Privatized housing or quarters within
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) Housing or quarters outside
(6) Temporary duty (TDY) quarters and locations en route to the TDY destination. Significant deviations from the direct travel route are not authorized locations.
(7) Permanent change of station (PCS) temporary quarters and locations enroute to the PCS destination. Significant deviations from the direct travel route are not authorized locations.
(8) Entitlement and benefit locations. For these locations to be authorized, the claimant must be using them for the intended purpose and the property must be reasonably linked to that purpose.
(9) Locations where personal property shipped or stored at government expense are found. Government facilities where property is stored at the claimant's expense or for their convenience without an entitlement are not authorized places.
(b) Payable causes of loss incident to service. Because the Personnel Claims Act (PCA) is not a substitute for private insurance, loss or damage at quarters or other authorized locations may only be paid if caused by:
(1) An unusual occurrence;
(2) Theft, vandalism or other malfeasance;
(3) Hostile action;
(4) A carrier, contractor, warehouseman or other transportation service provider storing or moving goods or privately owned vehicles at government expense;
(5) An agent of the US; or
(6) A permanent seizure of a witness' property by the
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22. Amend newly designated
a. Revising paragraphs (d), (j), (m), (n), (u), (y), and (z).
b. Remove paragraphs (aa), (bb), (cc), and (dd).
The revisions read as follows:
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(d) The loss is recovered or recoverable from an insurer or other source unless the settlement authority determines there is good cause for not claiming against the insurer.
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(j) It is an appraisal fee, unless the settlement authority requires one to adjudicate the claim.
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(m) It is an item acquired, possessed, shipped, or stored in violation of any US Armed Force directive or regulation.
(n) It is an item fraudulently claimed.
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(u) It is an inconvenience expense.
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(y) It is damage to, or loss of a rental vehicle which TDY or PCS orders authorized.
(z) It is a cost to relocate a telephone or mobile or manufactured home due to a government ordered quarters move.
Subpart E--[Removed]
23. Remove subpart E.
Subpart F--[Redesignated as Subpart D]
24. Redesignate subpart F, consisting of SUBSEC 842.40 through 842.54, as subpart D consisting of SUBSEC 842.30 through 842.44.
25. Revise newly redesignated
This subpart establishes policies and procedures for all administrative claims under the Military Claims Act for which the
26. Amend newly redesignated
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(b) Final denial. A letter mailed from the settlement authority to the claimant or authorized agent advising the claimant that the
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27. Amend newly redesignated
a. Revising paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text, (a)(3) introductory text, (a)(3)(ii) and (iii), (a)(4) and (5), (b), and (f) introductory text.
b. Removing paragraph (f)(8) and redesignating paragraphs (f)(9) through (11) as paragraphs (f)(8) through (10).
The revisions read as follows:
(a) Settlement authority. (1) The Secretary of the
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(3) The following individuals have delegated authority to settle claims for
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(ii) The Director, Civil Law and Litigation.
(iii) The Chief, Associate Chief and Branch Chiefs, Claims and Tort Litigation Division.
(4) SJAs of the
(5) SJAs of GCMs in PACAF and USAFE have delegated authority to settle claims payable, or deny claims filed for
(b) Redelegation of authority. The Chief, Claims and Tort Litigation Division may redelegate his or her authority to Staff Judge Advocates. A settlement authority may redelegate his or her authority for claims not exceeding
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(f) Special exceptions. Do not settle or deny claims for the following reasons without AFLOA/JACC approval:
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(a) Elements of a proper claim. A claim is must be filed on a Standard Form 95 or other written document. It must be signed by the Claimant or authorized agent, be for money damages in a sum certain, and lay out a basic statement as to the nature of the claim that will allow the
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Subpart P of this part sets forth procedures for advance payments.
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(a) A claim must be filed in writing within 2 years after it accrues. It is deemed to be filed upon receipt by The Judge Advocate General, AFLOA/JACC, or a Staff Judge Advocate of the
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(c) A claim filed after the statute of limitations has run is considered if the US is at war or in an armed conflict when the claim accrues or if the US enters a war or armed conflict after the claim accrues, and if good causes shows how the war or armed conflict prevented the claimant from diligently filing the claim within the statute of limitations. But in no case will a claim be considered if filed more than two years after the war or armed conflict ends.
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(a) Citizens and inhabitants of
(b) US military personnel and civilian employees. Note: These personnel are not proper claimants for claims for personal injury or death that occurred incident to their service.
(c) Foreign military personnel when the damage or injury occurs in the US. Do not pay for claims under the Military Claims Act (MCA) for personal injury or death of a foreign military personnel that occurred incident to their service.
(d) States, state agencies, counties, or municipalities, or their political subdivisions.
(e) Subrogees of proper claimants to the extent they have paid for the claim in question.
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(a) Governments of foreign nations, their agencies, political subdivisions, or municipalities.
(b) Agencies and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs) of the
(c) Subrogees of
(d) Inhabitants of foreign countries.
33. Amend newly redesignated
a. Revising paragraph (a).
b. Removing paragraphs (c), (d), and (f).
c. Redesignating paragraph (e) as paragraph (c).
The revision reads as follows:
(a) Claims arising from negligent or wrongful acts or omissions committed by
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(a) Claims covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Foreign Claims Act (FCA), International Agreements Claims Act (IACA), 10 U.S.C. 2734a and 2734b, Air Force Admiralty Claims Act (AFACA), 10 U.S.C. 9801-9804, 9806, National Guard Claims Act (NGCA), 32 U.S.C. 715, or covered under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act (MPCECA), 31 U.S.C. 3701, 3721.
(1) MCA claims arising from noncombat activities in the US are not covered by the FTCA because more elements are needed to state an FTCA claim than are needed to state a claim under the MCA for noncombat activities. All FTCA claims are based on elements of traditional tort liability (i.e., duty, breach, causation, and damages); that is, they are fault based. Noncombat activity claims under the MCA are based solely on causation and damages. Because MCA claims for noncombat activities are not fault based, they are not covered by the FTCA.
(2) Claims for incident-to-service damage to vehicles caused by the negligence of a member or employee of the armed forces acting in the scope of employment are paid under the MCA, instead of the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act.
(b) Arises with respect to the assessment or collection of any customs duty, or the detention of any goods or merchandise by any US officer of customs or excise, or any other US law enforcement officer. Note: This includes loss or damage to property detained by members of the Security Forces or
(c) Is cognizable under US admiralty and maritime law, to include:
(1) The Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. 30901 and following.
(2) The Death on the High Seas Act, 46 U.S.C. 30301 and following.
(3) The Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C. 31101 and following.
(4) Exception: Claims arising from noncombat activities may be paid under the MCA, even if they are also cognizable under paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section.
(d) Arises out of assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, or abuse of process. Exception: Unless such actions were committed by an investigative or law enforcement officer of the US who is empowered by law to conduct searches, seize evidence, or make arrests for violations of federal law.
(e) Arises out of libel, slander, misrepresentation, or deceit.
(f) Arises out of an interference with contract rights.
(g) Arises out of the combat activities of US military forces.
(h) Is for the personal injury or death of a member of the
(i) Is for the personal injury or death of any person for workplace injuries covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8101, and following.
(j) Is for the personal injury or death of any employee of the US, including nonappropriated fund employees, for workplace injuries covered by the
(k) Is for a taking of property, e.g., by technical trespass or over flight of aircraft.
(l) Is for patent or copyright infringement.
(m) Results wholly from the negligent or wrongful act of the claimant.
(n) Is for the reimbursement of medical, hospital, or burial expenses furnished at the expense of the US, either directly or through contractual payments.
(o) Arises from contractual transactions, express or implied (including rental agreements, sales agreements, leases, and easements), that:
(1) Are payable or enforceable under oral or written contracts; or
(2) Arise out of an irregular procurement or implied contract.
(p) Is for the personal injury or death of military or civilian personnel of a foreign government incident to their service.
(q) Is based on an act or omission of an employee of the government, exercising due care, in the execution of a statute or regulation, whether or not such statute or regulation is valid. Do not deny claims solely on this exception without the prior approval of USAF/JACC. Claims under the noncombat activities provision of this subpart may be paid even if this paragraph (q) applies. Is based on the exercise or performance of, or the failure to exercise or perform, a discretionary function or duty on the part of a federal agency or a Federal Government employee, whether or not the discretion involved is abused. Do not deny claims solely on this exception without the prior approval of USAF/JACC. Exception: Claims under the noncombat activities provision may be paid even if this paragraph (q) applies.
(r) Is not in the best interests of the US, is contrary to public policy, or is otherwise contrary to the basic intent of the MCA. Examples include, but are not limited to, when a claimant's criminal conduct or failure to comply with a nonpunitive regulation is a proximate cause of the loss. Prior approval must be obtained from USAF/JACC before denying claims solely on this exception.
(s) Arises out of an act or omission of any employee of the government in administering the provisions of the Trading With the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. app. 1-44.
(t) Is for damages caused by the imposition or establishment of a quarantine by the US.
(u) Arises from the fiscal operations of the
(v) Arises from the activities of the
(w) Arises from the activities of a federal land bank, a federal intermediate credit bank, or a bank for cooperatives.
(x) Is for the personal injury or death of any government contractor employee for whom benefits are available under any worker's compensation law, or under any contract or agreement providing employee benefits through insurance, local law, or custom when the US pays insurance either directly or as part of the consideration under the contract. Only USAF/JACC may act on these claims.
(y) Is for damage, injury or death from or by flood or flood waters at any place.
(z) Is for damage to property or other losses of a state, commonwealth, territory, or the
(aa) Is for damage to property or for any death or personal injury arising out of activities of any federal agency or employee of the government in carrying out the provisions of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq.), as amended.
(bb) Arises from activities that present a political question.
(cc) Arises from private, as distinguished from government, transactions.
(dd) Is based solely on compassionate grounds.
(ee) Is for rent, damage, or other expenses or payments involving the regular acquisition, use, possession, or disposition of real property or interests therein by and for the US.
(ff) Is presented by a national, or a corporation controlled by a national, of a country at war or engaged in armed conflict with the US., or any country allied with such enemy country unless the appropriate settlement authority determines that the claimant is, and at the time of the incident was, friendly to the US. A prisoner of war or an interned enemy alien is not excluded as to a claim for damage, loss, or destruction of personal property in the custody of the US otherwise payable. Forward claims considered not payable under this paragraph (ff), with recommendations for disposition, to USAF/JACC.
(gg) Arises out of the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of letters or postal matter by the
(hh) Is for damage to or loss of bailed property when the bailor specifically assumes such risk.
(ii) Is for property damage, personal injury, or death occurring in a foreign country to an inhabitant of a foreign country.
(jj) Is for interest incurred prior to the payment of a claim.
(kk) Arises out of matters which are in litigation against the US.
(ll) Is for attorney fees or costs in connection with pursuing an administrative or judicial remedy against the US or any of its agencies.
(mm) Is for bail, interest or inconvenience expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and presentation of the claim.
(nn) Is for a failure to use a duty of care to keep premises owned or under the control of the US safe for use for any recreational purpose, or for a failure by the US to give any warning of hazardous conditions on such premises to persons entering for a recreational purpose unless there is a willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, or unless consideration was paid to the US (including a nonappropriated fund instrumentality) to use the premises.
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This section provides the existing law governing liability, measurement of liability and the effects of settlement upon awards.
(a) Federal preemption. Many of the exclusions in this subpart are based upon the wording of 28 U.S.C. 2680 or other federal statutes or court decisions interpreting the Federal Tort Claims Act. Federal case law interpreting the same exclusions under the Federal Tort Claims Act is applied to the Military Claims Act. Where state law differs with federal law, federal law prevails.
(b) Extent of liability. Where the claim arises is important in determining the extent of liability.
(1) Applicable law. When a claim arises in
(2) Claims in foreign countries. In claims arising in a foreign country, where the claim is for personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of real or personal property caused by an act or omission alleged to be negligent, wrongful, or otherwise involving fault of military personnel or civilian officers or employees of
(i) Foreign rules and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles (rules of the road) are applied to the extent those rules are not specifically superseded or preempted by
(ii) Absolute or strict liability will not apply for claims not arising from noncombat activities.
(iii) Hedonic damages are not payable.
(iv) The collateral source doctrine does not apply.
(v) Joint and several liability does not apply. Payment will be made only upon the portion of loss, damage, injury or death attributable to the
(vi) Future economic loss will be discounted to present value after deducting for federal income taxes and, in cases of wrongful death, personal consumption.
(c) Claims not payable. Do not approve payment for:
(i) Punitive damages.
(ii) Cost of medical or hospital services furnished at the expense of
(iii) Cost of burial expenses paid by
(d) Settlement by insurer or joint tortfeasor. When settlement is made by an insurer or joint tortfeasor and an additional award is warranted, an award may be made if both of the following are present:
(1)
(2) The total amount received from such source is first deducted.
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(a) A claimant may appeal the final denial of the claim. The claimant sends the request, in writing, to the settlement authority that issued the denial letter within 60 days of the date the denial letter was mailed. The settlement authority may waive the 60 day time limit for good cause.
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(c) Where the settlement authority does not reach a final agreement on an appealed claim, he or she sends the entire claim file to the next higher settlement authority, who is the appellate authority for that claim. Any higher settlement authority may act upon an appeal.
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Subpart G--[Redesignated as Subpart E]
37. Redesignate subpart G, consisting of SUBSEC 842.55 through 842.68, as subpart E, consisting of SUBSEC 842.45 through 842.58, respectively.
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(a) Settlement authority. (1) The Secretary of the
(i) Settle claims for payment of
(ii) Settle claims for more than
(iii) Deny claims in any amount.
(2) The Judge Advocate General, Deputy Judge Advocate General, Director of Civil Law, and the Chief, Deputy Chief and Branch Chiefs, Claims and Tort Litigation Staff are FCCs and have delegated authority to:
(i) Settle claims for payment of
(ii) Deny claims in any amount.
(3) The SJAs of the
(b) Redelegating settlement authority. A settlement authority appointed as a FCC in paragraph (a) of this section may appoint one or more subordinate judge advocates or civilian attorneys to act as FCC, and redelegate all or part of that settlement authority to such persons.
(c) Settlement negotiations. A settlement authority may settle a claim in any sum within its settlement authority, regardless of the amount claimed. Send uncompromised claims in excess of the delegated authority through claims channels to the level with settlement authority. Unsuccessful negotiations at one level do not bind higher authority.
(d) Special exceptions. Do not settle claims for medical malpractice without HQ USAF/JACC approval.
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(a) How and when filed. A claim is filed when the
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Subpart P of this part outlines procedures for advance payments.
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(a) A claim must be presented to the
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(a) Foreign nationals. In a wrongful death case, if the decedent is an inhabitant of a foreign country, even though his or her survivors are US inhabitants, the
(b) US nationals residing abroad, unless the claim arises from a benefit, privilege or service provided to them by the
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(b) Persons determined to be US inhabitants. US inhabitants include dependents of US military personnel and
(c) Foreign military personnel suffering personal injury, or death arising incident to service or pursuant to combined and/or joint military operations. Such operations include, but are not limited to, military exercises and
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(e) National governments and their political subdivisions engaging in war or armed conflict with
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44. Amend newly redesignated
a. Revising paragraph (a).
b. Removing paragraph (b).
c. Redesignating paragraph (c) as paragraph (b).
The revision reads as follows:
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(a) The incident causing the damage or injury must arise in a foreign country and be caused by noncombatant activities of the US Armed Forces or by the negligent or wrongful acts of civilian employees or military members of the Armed Forces.
(1) It is a prerequisite to US responsibility if the employee causing the damage or injury is a local inhabitant, a prisoner of war, or an interned enemy alien. These persons are "employees" within the meaning of the Foreign Claims Act (FCA) only when in the service of
(2) It is immaterial when the claim arises from the acts or omissions of any US Armed Forces member or employee not listed in
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45. Amend newly redesignated
a. Revising paragraphs (a), (c), (f), (h), (m), (o), and (q).
b. Adding paragraphs (s) and (t).
The revisions and additions read as follows:
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(a) Is waived under an applicable international agreement, or pursuant to an applicable international agreement, a receiving state should adjudicate and pay the claim. However, if a foreign government subject to such an international agreement disputes its legal responsibilities under the agreement, and the claimant has no other means of compensation, USAF/JACC may authorize payment.
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(c) Is for attorney fees, punitive damages, a judgment or interest on a judgment, bail, or court costs. FCC should consider providing early notice to claimants that attorney fees are not payable as an item of damage under the
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(f) Is a paternity claim.
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(h) Results wholly from the negligent or wrongful act of the claimant or agent.
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(m) Results from an action by an enemy, or directly or indirectly from an act of the US Armed Forces in combat, except that a claim may be allowed if it arises from an accident or malfunction incident to the operation of an aircraft of the US Armed Forces, including its airborne ordnance, indirectly related to combat, and occurring while preparing for or going to, or returning from a combat mission.
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(o) Arises out of personal activities of family members, guests, servants, or activities of the pets of members and employees of the US Armed Forces.
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(q) Is covered under US admiralty or maritime laws, unless authorized by The Judge Advocate General or Chief, Claims and Tort Litigation Staff.
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(s) Is not in the best interest of
(t) Is presented by a national, or a corporation controlled by a national, of a country at war or engaged in armed conflict with
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This section provides guidance to determine the applicable law for assessment of liability.
(a) In adjudicating
(1) Causation is determined based upon general principles of US tort law found in federal case law and standard legal publications.
(2) Joint and several liability does not apply. Payment is based solely on the portion of loss, damage, injury or death attributable to the US Armed Forces.
(3) If lost income or lost profits is recoverable under the law where the claim arose, they shall be limited to net lost income or net lost profits, taking into account appropriate deductions for taxes, regular business expenditures, and in the case of wrongful death, personal consumption during the loss period.
(b) Settlement authorities will not deduct compensation from collateral sources except for:
(1) Direct payments by a member or civilian employee of the US Armed Forces for damages (not solatia).
(2) Any payments recovered or recoverable from an insurance policy when premiums were paid, directly or indirectly, by
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This section provides the procedures used to reconsider a final denial.
(a) An FCC has the inherent authority to reconsider a final decision. The mere fact that a request for reconsideration is received does not obligate the settlement authority to reopen the claim.
(b) The FCC does not mention a reconsideration right in the original denial letter.
(c) A settlement authority must reconsider the final action when there is:
(1) New and material evidence concerning the claim; or
(2) Obvious errors in the original decision.
(d) The FCC must document in the claim file the reason for reconsideration.
(e) A FCC above the original settlement authority may direct a claim be forwarded to a higher FCC for reconsideration.
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The Air Force has all the rights of subrogation, indemnity and contribution, as local law permits. However, settlement authorities will not seek contribution or indemnity from US military members or civilian employees whose conduct gave rise to
Subpart H--[Redesignated as Subpart F]
49. Redesignate subpart H, consisting of SUBSEC 842.69 through 842.72, as subpart F, consisting of SUBSEC 842.59 through 842.62, respectively.
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This subpart governs
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(a) Civilian component. Civilian personnel accompanying and employed by an international agreement contracting force. Local employees, contractor employees, or members of the
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(d) Legally responsible. A term of art providing for settlement of claims under cost sharing international agreements in accordance with the law of the receiving state. Often, employees who are local inhabitants, not part of the civilian component of the force, could cause the sending state to be legally responsible under a respondeat superior theory.
(e) Receiving state. The country where the force or civilian component of another contracting party is temporarily located. It is often thought of as the "host nation."
(f) Sending state. The country sending the force or civilian component to the receiving State. In cases where US personnel are stationed in a foreign country, the US is the sending state.
(g) Third parties. A term of art used in International Agreements. Parties other than members of the force and civilian component of the sending or receiving States. Dependents, tourists, and other noninhabitants of a foreign country are third parties (and therefore can generally make a claim under a SOFA) unless the international agreement, or an understanding between the countries involved, specifically excludes them.
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(a) Overseas settlement authority. Staff Judge Advocates of the
(b) Settlement authority. The Secretary of the
(c) Redelegation of authority. A settlement authority may redelegate his or her authority to a subordinate judge advocate or civilian attorney in writing.
(d) Authority to reduce, withdraw, and restore settlement authority. Any superior settlement authority may reduce, withdraw, or restore delegated authority.
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(b) Claims arising in
Subpart I--[Redesignated as Subpart G]
54. Redesignate subpart I, consisting of SUBSEC 842.73 through 842.81 as subpart G, consisting of SUBSEC 842.63 through 842.71, respectively.
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This subpart explains how to settle and pay claims against
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(5) SJA of the
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a. Removing the parentheses in the second sentence of paragraph (a).
b. Revising paragraph (c).
The revision reads as follows:
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(c) Arose from the use of a government vehicle at any place or from the use of other government property on a government installation.
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(e) For pain and suffering or other general damages.
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Do not pay a claim unless the claimant accepts the amount offered in full satisfaction of the claim and signs a settlement agreement to that effect, in which the claimant agrees to release any and all claims against
Subpart J--[Redesignated as Subpart H]
60. Redesignate subpart J, consisting of SUBSEC 842.82 through 842.85, as subpart H, consisting of SUBSEC 842.72 through 842.75, respectively.
61. Amend newly redesignated
a. Revising paragraph (a)(1)(i).
b. Removing and reserving paragraph (a)(1)(ii) and removing paragraph (a)(1)(iii).
c. Revising paragraph (b)(3)(iv).
The revisions read as follows:
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(i) Settle or deny a claim in any amount. Settlements for payment of more than
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(iv) The Chief and Deputy Chief, Claims and Tort Litigation Division.
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(c) There is no time limit for submitting a request for reconsideration, but it is within the discretion of the settlement authority to decline to reconsider a claim based on the amount of time passed since the claim was originally denied.
Subpart K--[Removed]
63. Remove subpart K, consisting of SUBSEC 842.86 through 842.91.
64. Add new subpart I, consisting of SUBSEC 842.76 through 842.79, to read as follows:
Subpart I--Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2402, 2671, 2672, 2674-2680)
Sec.
842.76 Scope of this subpart.
842.77 Delegations of authority.
842.78 Settlement agreements.
842.79 Administrative claim; when presented.
Subpart I--Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2402, 2671, 2672, 2674-2680)
This subpart, promulgated under the authority of 28 CFR 14.11, governs claims against
(a) Settlement authority. The following individuals are delegated the full authority of the Secretary of the
(1) The Judge Advocate General.
(2) The Deputy Judge Advocate General.
(3) The Director of Civil Law.
(4) The Division Chief of Claims and Tort Litigation.
(5) The Division Chief of Environmental Law and Litigation.
(b) Redelegation of authority. A settlement authority may be redelegated, in writing, to a subordinate judge advocate or civilian attorney. The Chief, AFLOA/JACC may redelegate up to
(c) Authority to reduce, withdraw, and restore settlement authority. Any superior settlement authority may reduce, withdraw, or restore delegated authority.
(d) Settlement negotiations. A settlement authority may settle a claim filed in any amount for a sum within the delegated authority. Unsettled claims in excess of the delegated authority will be sent to the next highest level with settlement authority. Unsuccessful negotiations at one level do not bind higher authority.
The claimant must sign a settlement agreement and general release before any payment is made.
When the
(a) The office of the Staff Judge Advocate of the
(b) The Claims and Tort Litigation Division,
Subpart L--[Redesignated as Subpart J]
65. Redesignate subpart L, consisting of SUBSEC 842.92 through 842.99, as subpart J, consisting of SUBSEC 842.80 through 842.87, respectively.
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This subpart describes how to assert, administer, and collect claims for damage to or loss or destruction of government property and lost wages of
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(a) Settlement authority. (1) The following individuals have delegated authority to settle, compromise, suspend, or terminate action on claims asserted for
(i) The Judge Advocate General.
(ii) The Deputy Judge Advocate General.
(iii) The Director of Civil Law.
(iv) Chief, Deputy Chief, and Branch Chiefs, Claims and Tort Litigation Staff.
(2) Installation staff judge advocates have authority to assert claims in any amount, accept full payment on any claim and to compromise, suspend or terminate action on claims asserted for
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(c) The claim is for property damage arising from the same incident as a hospital recovery claim.
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(e) The claim is assertable as a counterclaim under an international agreement. (The claim should be processed under subpart G of this part).
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(2) Caused by a person who has accountability and responsibility for the damaged property under the Report of Survey system.
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(f) Loss or damage caused by an employee of another federal agency while the employee was acting in the scope of his employment.
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If collection efforts are unsuccessful, AFLOA/JACC may refer a claim to the appropriate
Subpart M--[Redesignated as Subpart K]
71. Redesignate subpart M, consisting of SUBSEC 842.100 through 842.114, as subpart K, consisting of SUBSEC 842.88 through 842.102, respectively.
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This subpart establishes policies and procedures for all administrative claims under the National Guard Claims Act for which the
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(a)
(b) ANG member. An ANG member is one who is performing duty under 32 U.S.C., section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 for which the member is entitled to pay from
(c) ANG duty status --(1) Active federal service. ANG members may serve on active Federal duty under 10 U.S.C. to augment the active
(2) Federally funded duty. ANG members perform specified federally funded duty or training under 32 U.S.C. such as weekend drills, annual training, field exercises, range firing, military schooling, full time unit support, or recruiting duties. Duty under 32 U.S.C. falls under this subpart for noncombat activities.
(3) State duty. State duty is duty not authorized by federal law but required by the governor of the state and paid for from state funds. Such duty includes civil emergencies (natural or other disasters), civil disturbances (riots and strikes), and transportation requirements for official state functions, public health, or safety. State duty does not fall under this subpart.
(d) ANG technicians. An ANG technician is a Federal employee employed under 32 U.S.C. 709. Tort claims arising out of his or her activity are settled under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
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a. Removing the introductory text.
b. Revising paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) and (b).
c. Removing paragraph (f)(1) and redesignating paragraphs (f)(2) and (3) as (f)(1) and (2), respectively.
The revisions read as follows:
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(4) The SJAs of the
(5) SJAs of GCMs in PACAF and USAFE have delegated authority to settle claims payable, and deny claims filed, for
(b) Redelegation of authority. A settlement authority may redelegate up to
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(a) Elements of a proper claim. A claim is must be filed on a Standard Form 95 or other written document. It must be signed by the Claimant or authorized agent, be for money damages in a sum certain, and lay out a basic statement as to the nature of the claim that will allow the
(b) Amending a claim. A claimant may amend a claim at any time prior to final action. To amend a claim the claimant or his or her authorized agent must submit a written, signed demand.
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Subpart P of this part sets forth procedures for such payments.
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(a) A claim must be filed in writing within 2 years after it accrues. It is deemed to be filed upon receipt by The Judge Advocate General, USAF/JACC, or a Staff Judge Advocate of the
(b) The statutory time period excludes the day of the incident and includes the day the claim was filed.
(c) A claim filed after the statute of limitations has run is considered if the US is at war or in an armed conflict when the claim accrues or if the US enters a war or armed conflict after the claim accrues, and if good causes shows how the war or armed conflict prevented the claimant from diligently filing the claim within the statute of limitations. But in no case will a claim be considered if filed more than two years after the war or armed conflict ends.
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The following individuals may file a claim under this subpart.
(a) Owners of the property or their authorized agents may file claims for property damage.
(b) Injured persons or their duly authorized agents may file claims for personal injury.
(c) Duly appointed guardians of minor children or any other persons legally entitled to do so under applicable local law may file claims for minors' personal injuries.
(d) Executors or administrators of a decedent's estate or another person legally entitled to do so under applicable local law, may file claims based on:
(1) An individual's death.
(2) A cause of action surviving an individual's death.
(e) Insurers with subrogation rights may file claims for losses paid in full by them. The parties may file claims jointly or individually, to the extent of each party's interest, for losses partially paid by insurers with subrogation rights.
(f) Authorized agents signing claims show their title or legal capacity and present evidence of authority to present the claims.
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(a) Citizens and inhabitants of
(b) US military personnel and civilian employees. Note: These personnel are not proper claimants for claims for personal injury or death that occurred incident to their service.
(c) Foreign military personnel when the damage or injury occurs in the US. Do not pay for claims under the MCA for personal injury or death of a foreign military personnel that occurred incident to their service.
(d) States, state agencies, counties, or municipalities, or their political subdivisions.
(e) Subrogees of proper claimants to the extent they have paid for the claim in question.
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(a) Governments of foreign nations, their agencies, political subdivisions, or municipalities.
(b) Agencies and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities of the
(c) Inhabitants of foreign countries.
(d) The state, territory and its political subdivisions whose
(e) Subrogees of the claimants in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section.
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Claims arising from noncombat activities of
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(a) Claims covered by the FTCA,
(b) NGCA claims arising from noncombat activities in the US are not covered by the FTCA because more elements are needed to state an FTCA claim than are needed to state a claim under the NGCA for noncombat activities. All FTCA claims are based on elements of traditional tort liability (i.e., duty, breach, causation, and damages); that is, they are fault based. Noncombat activity claims under the NGCA are based solely on causation and damages. Because NGCA claims for noncombat activities are not fault based, they are not covered by the FTCA.
(c) See subpart E of this part for other claims not payable.
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(a) Federal preemption. Many of the exclusions in this subpart are based upon the wording of 28 U.S.C. 2680 or other federal statutes or court decisions interpreting the Federal Tort Claims Act. Federal case law interpreting the same exclusions under the Federal Tort Claims Act is applied to the National Guard Claims Act. Where state law differs with federal law, federal law prevails.
(b) Extent of liability. Where the claim arises is important in determining the extent of liability.
(1) Applicable law. When a claim arises in
(2) Claims in foreign countries. In claims arising in a foreign country, where the claim is for personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of real or personal property caused by an act or omission alleged to be negligent, wrongful, or otherwise involving fault of military personnel or civilian officers or employees of
(i) Absolute or strict liability will not apply for claims not arising from noncombat activities.
(ii) Hedonic damages are not payable.
(iii) The collateral source doctrine will not apply.
(iv) Joint and several liability does not apply. Payment will be made only upon the portion of loss, damage, injury or death attributable to the
(v) Future economic loss will be discounted to present value after deducting for federal income taxes and, in cases of wrongful death, personal consumption.
(c) Claims not payable. Do not approve payment for:
(1) Punitive damages.
(2) Cost of medical or hospital services furnished at US expense.
(3) Cost of burial expenses paid by
(d) Settlement by insurer or joint tortfeasor. When settlement is made by an insurer or joint tortfeasor and an additional award is warranted, an award may be made if both of the following are present:
(1)
(2) The total amount received from such source is first deducted.
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This section explains the steps to take when a denial is appealed.
(a) A claimant may appeal the final denial of the claim. The claimant sends the request, in writing, to the settlement authority that issued the denial letter within 60 days of the date the denial letter was mailed. The settlement authority may waive the 60 day time limit for good cause.
(b) Upon receipt of the appeal, the original settlement authority reviews the appeal.
(c) Where the settlement authority does not reach a final agreement on an appealed claim, he or she sends the entire claim file to the next higher settlement authority, who is the appellate authority for that claim. Any higher settlement authority may act upon an appeal.
(d) The decision of the appellate authority is the final administrative action on the claim.
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The Air Force becomes subrogated to the rights of the claimant upon settling a claim. The
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In the settlement of any claim pursuant to 32 U.S.C. 715 and this subpart, attorney fees will not exceed 20 percent of any award provided that when a claim involves payment of an award over
Subpart N--[Redesignated as Subpart L]
87. Redesignate subpart N, consisting of SUBSEC 842.115 through 842.125 as subpart L, consisting of SUBSEC 842.103 through 842.113, respectively.
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This subpart explains how
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This section defines terms which are used within this subpart.
(a) Medical Cost Reimbursement Program Regional Field Offices. The Chief of the Medical Cost Reimbursement Program (MCRP) Branch determines and assigns geographic responsibility for all regional field offices. Each field office is responsible for investigating all potential claims and asserting claims within their jurisdiction for the cost of medical care provided by either a Medical Treatment Facility or at a civilian facility through Tricare.
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(h) Accrued pay. The total of all pay accrued to the account of an active duty member during a period when the member is unable to perform military duties. It does not include allowances.
(i) Future care. Medical care reasonably expected to be provided or paid for in the future treatment of an injured party as determined during the investigative process.
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(a) Settlement authority. The following individuals have delegated authority to settle, compromise, or waive MCRP claims for
(1) The Judge Advocate General.
(2) The Deputy Judge Advocate General.
(3) The Director of Civil Law.
(4) Chief, Claims and Tort Litigation Staff and the Chief, MCRP.
(b) Redelegation of authority. The individuals described in paragraph (a) of this section may re-delegate a portion or all of their authority to subordinates, subject to the following limitations:
(1) SJAs, when given Medical Cost Reimbursement (MCR) claims jurisdiction, are granted authority to waive, compromise, or settle claims in amounts of
(2) SJAs of numbered Air Forces, when given MCR claims jurisdiction, are granted authority to waive, compromise, or settle claims in amounts of
(3) SJAs of single base GCMs, the SJAs of GCMs in PACAF and USAFE, and the SJAs of each
(c) Authority to assert a claim. Each settlement authority has authority to assert a claim in any amount for the reasonable value of medical care.
(d) Authority to reduce, withdraw, and restore settlement authority. Any superior settlement authority may reduce, withdraw, or restore delegated authority.
(e) Settlement negotiations. A settlement authority may settle a claim filed for an amount within the delegated settlement authority. Claims in excess of the delegated authority must be approved by the next higher settlement authority. Unsuccessful negotiations at one level do not bind higher authority.
Note to paragraph (e): Telephonic approvals, in the discretion of the higher settlement authority, are authorized.
(f) Special exceptions. Only the
(1) Compromise or waiver of a claim for more than
(2) Settlement previously referred to DOJ.
(3) Settlement where a third party files suit against the US or the injured party arising out of the same incident.
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The following are considered nonassertable claims and should not be asserted:
(a) Claims against any department, agency, or instrumentality of
(b) Claims for care furnished a veteran by the
(c) Claims for care furnished a merchant seaman under 42 U.S.C. 249. A claim against the seaman's employer should not be filed.
(d) Government contractors. In claims in which
(e) Foreign governments. Settlement authorities investigate any claims that might be made against foreign governments, their political subdivisions, armed forces members or civilian employees.
(f)
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(a) MCR personnel assert a claim against a tortfeasor or other third party using a formal letter on
(b) The MCR authority must promptly notify the injured parties or their legal representatives, in writing, that
(1) Should seek advice from a legal assistance officer or civilian counsel.
(2) Must cooperate in the prosecution of all actions of
(3) Must furnish a complete statement regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident which caused the injury.
(4) Must not execute a release or settle any claim which exists as a result of the injury without prior notice to the MCR authority.
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(a) All cases that require forwarding to the DoJ must be routed through the Chief, MCRP. The MCR authority ensures that personnel review all claims for possible referral not later than two years after the date of the incident for tort based cases.
(b)
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The Federal Register contains the rates set by the
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Waivers and compromises of government claims can be made. This section lists the basic guidance for each action. (See this subpart for claims involving waiver and compromise of amounts in excess of settlement authorities' delegated amounts.)
(a) Convenience of the Government. When compromising or waiving a claim for convenience of the Government, settlement authorities should consider the following factors:
(1) Risks of litigation.
(2) Questionable liability of the third party.
(3) Costs of litigation.
(4) Insurance (Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist and Medical Payment Coverage) or other assets of the tortfeasor available to satisfy a judgment for the entire claim.
(5) Potential counterclaim against the US.
(6) Jury verdict expectancy amount.
(7) Amount of settlement with proposed distribution.
(8) Cost of any future care.
(9) Tortfeasor cannot be located.
(10) Tortfeasor is judgment proof.
(11) Tortfeasor has refused to pay and the case is too weak for litigation.
(b) Hardship on the injured party. When compromising or waiving a claim to avoid undue hardship on the injured party, settlement authorities should consider the following factors:
(1) Permanent disability or disfigurement of the injured party.
(2) Decreased earning power of the injured party.
(3) Out of pocket losses to the injured party.
(4) Financial status of the injured party.
(5) Pension rights of the injured party.
(6) Other government benefits available to the injured party.
(7) An offer of settlement from a third party which includes virtually all of the thirty party's assets, although the amount is considerably less than the calculation of the injured party's damages.
(8) Whether the injured party received excessive treatment.
(9) Amount of settlement with proposed distribution, including reductions in fees or damages by other parties, medical providers, or attorneys in order to reduce the hardship on the injured party.
(c) Compromise or waiver. A compromise or waiver can be made upon written request from the injured party or the injured party's legal representative.
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A settlement authority may reconsider its previous action on a request for waiver or compromise whether requested or not. Reconsideration is normally on the basis of new evidence or discovery of errors in the waiver submission or settlement, but can be based upon a re-evaluation of the claim by the settlement authority.
Subpart O--[Removed]
97. Remove subpart O, consisting of SUBSEC 842.126 through 842.136.
98. Add new subpart M, consisting of SUBSEC 842.114 through 842.117, to read as follows:
Subpart M--Nonappropriated Fund Claims
Sec.
842.114 Scope of this subpart.
842.115 Definitions.
842.116 Payment of claims against NAFIs.
842.117 Claims by customers, members, participants, or authorized users.
This subpart describes how to settle claims for and against
(a)
(b) Morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) activities. Air Force MWR activities are activities operated directly or by contract which provide programs to promote morale and well-being of the
(c) Nonappropriated funds. Nonappropriated funds are funds generated by
(d) Nonappropriated funds instrumentality. A nonappropriated fund instrumentality is a Federal Government instrumentality established to generate and administer nonappropriated funds for programs and services contributing to the mental and physical well-being of personnel.
Substantiated claims against NAFIs must not be paid solely from appropriated funds. Claims are sent for payment as set out in this subpart. Do not delay paying a claimant because doubt exists whether to use appropriated funds or NAFs. Pay the claim initially from appropriated funds and decide the correct funding source later.
(a) Customer complaints. Do not adjudicate claims complaints or claims for property loss or damage under this subpart that the local NAFI activity can satisfactorily resolve.
(b) Claims generated by concessionaires. Most concessionaires must have commercial insurance. Any unresolved claims or complaints against concessionaires or their insurers are sent to the appropriate contracting officers.
Subpart P--[Redesignated as Subpart N]
99. Redesignate subpart P, consisting of SUBSEC 842.137 through 842.143, as subpart N, consisting of SUBSEC 842.118 through 842.124.
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(a) This subpart explains how to process certain administrative claims:
(1) Against the United States for property damage, personal injury, or death, arising out of
(2) In favor of
(b) Unless stated in this subpart, such claims will follow procedures outlined in other subparts of this part for the substantive law applicable to the particular claim. For example, a CAP claim adjudicated under the Military Claims Act will follow procedures in this subpart as well as subpart E of this part.
SUBSEC 842.120 and 842.121 [Removed]
101. Remove newly redesignated SUBSEC 842.120 and 842.121.
SUBSEC 842.122 through 842.124 [Redesignated as SUBSEC 842.120 through 842.122]
102. Newly redesignated SUBSEC 842.122 through 842.124 are further redesignated as SUBSEC 842.120 through 842.122, respectively.
Subpart Q--[Redesignated as Subpart O]
103. Redesignate subpart Q, consisting of SUBSEC 842.144 through 842.150, as subpart O, consisting of SUBSEC 842.123 through 842.129.
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This subpart tells how to make an advance payment before a claim is filed or finalized under the Military Claims, Foreign Claims and National Guard Claims Acts.
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(4) SJAs of the
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(b) The potential claimant has an immediate need amounting to a hardship for food, shelter, medical or burial expenses, or other necessities. In the case of a commercial enterprise, severe financial loss or bankruptcy will result if the
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Acting Air Force Federal Liaison Officer.
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