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(a) When an overpayment has been made to an individual under this
subchapter because of an error of fact or law, adjustment shall be made
under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor by decreasing later
payments to which the individual is entitled. If the individual dies
before the adjustment is completed, adjustment shall be made by decreasing
later benefits payable under this subchapter with respect to the
individual's death.
(b) Adjustment or recovery by the United States may not be made when
incorrect payment has been made to an individual who is without fault and
when adjustment or recovery would defeat the purpose of this subchapter or
would be against equity and good conscience.
(c) A certifying or disbursing official is not liable for an amount
certified or paid by him when--
(1) adjustment or recovery of the amount is waived under subsection (b)
of this section; or
(2) adjustment under subsection (a) of this section is not completed
before the death of all individuals against whose benefits deductions are
authorized.
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