Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 10.904 — Does A Death As A Result Of Occupational Disease Qualify For Payment Of The Death Gratuity?
20 C.F.R. § 10.904
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Yes—throughout this subpart, the word “injury” is defined as it is in 5 U.S.C. 8101(5), which includes a disease proximately caused by employment. If an employee's death results from an occupational disease incurred in connection with the employee's service in a contingency operation, the death qualifies for payment of the death gratuity under this subpart.
Authorizing Statute
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Definitions5 U.S.C. § 8101
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Administrative offset31 U.S.C. § 3716
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301