[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR839.1204]

[Page 255]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 839--CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTIONS ACT--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart L--Discretionary Actions by OPM
 
Sec. 839.1204  On what basis will OPM review claims under this subpart?

    (a) OPM will base its decision on only the written record, including 
all of your submissions and other documentation in OPM's possession.
    (b) At OPM's discretion, OPM may request your employer to provide an 
administrative report. The report may include:
    (1) A description of the retirement coverage error;
    (2) A statement as to whether a settlement or other court-ordered 
award was made;
    (3) The employer's recommendation for resolution of the claim; and
    (4) Any other information your employer believes OPM should 
consider.
    (c) The burden of proof that the criteria for approving a 
reimbursement of expenses is on you.