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32 CFR 842.109: Referring a claim to the U.S. Attorney.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 32—National Defense
- Subtitle A—Department of Defense
- CHAPTER VII—DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
- SUBCHAPTER D—CLAIMS AND LITIGATION
- PART 842—ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS
- Subpart L—Hospital Recovery Claims (42 U.S.C. 2651-2653)
(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) The United States or the injured party on behalf of the United States must file suit within 3 years after an action accrues. This is usually 3 years after the initial treatment is provided in a federal medical facility or after the initial payment is made by Tricare, whichever is first.
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