[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 20, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 20CFR10.125]

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                      TITLE 20--EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS
 
CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 
PART 10_CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, 
 
        Subpart B_Filing Notices and Claims; Submitting Evidence
 
Sec.  10.125  How does OWCP determine entitlement to benefits?

    (a) In reaching any decision with respect to FECA coverage or 
entitlement, OWCP considers the claim presented by the claimant, the 
report by the employer, and the results of such investigation as OWCP 
may deem necessary.
    (b) OWCP claims staff apply the law, the regulations, and its 
procedures to the facts as reported or obtained upon investigation. They 
also apply decisions of the Employees' Compensation

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Appeals Board and administrative decisions of OWCP as set forth in FECA 
Program Memoranda.