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20 CFR 10.736: What are the time limits for filing a LEO claim?

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  1. Title 20—Employees' Benefits
  2. CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
  3. SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT
  4. PART 10—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED
  5. Subpart H—Special Provisions

OWCP must receive a claim for benefits under 5 U.S.C. 8191 within five years after the injury or death. This five-year limitation is not subject to waiver. The tolling provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8122(d) do not apply to these claims.

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