Code of Federal Regulations · Section

§ 10.717 — Is A Settlement Or Judgment Received As A Result Of Allegations Of Medical Malpractice In Treating An Injury Covered By The Feca A Gross Recovery That Must Be Reported To Owcp Or Sol?

20 C.F.R. § 10.717

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Since an injury caused by medical malpractice in treating an injury covered by the FECA is also an injury covered under the FECA, any recovery in a suit alleging such an injury is treated as a gross recovery that must be reported to OWCP or SOL.

20 C.F.R. § 10.716 20 C.F.R. § 10.718

Authorizing Statute

Administrative offset
31 U.S.C. § 3716
Departmental regulations
5 U.S.C. § 301