20 C.F.R. § 30.609

Is a settlement or judgment received as a result of allegations of medical malpractice in treating an illness covered by EEOICPA a recovery that must be reported to OWCP?

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 43 wordsOfficial source

Cite as 20 C.F.R. § 30.609 (2026)

Since an injury caused by medical malpractice in treating an occupational illness or covered illness compensable under EEOICPA is also covered under EEOICPA, any recovery in a suit alleging such an injury is treated as a recovery that must be reported to OWCP.
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