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Claims Department

Hours of Operation

Monday - Wednesday & Friday, 0800 - 1630; Thursday 1300-1630

Mission

The Claims Department adjudicates claims from Soldiers, their family members, and eligible DoD employees for damage to or loss of property during government shipment or storage and for certain other instances of damage or loss that are incident to service. The Department also adjudicates claims for personal injury or damage to property cause by the negligent acts or omissions of government personnel. In addition, the Department pursues affirmative claims against household goods carriers for damage to property and against third parties who damage government property or cause injury to Soldiers or their family members resulting in medical care at government expense.

INFORMATION PAPERS, RESOURCES, & REFERENCES

House Hold Goods (HHG) Claims

 

Personnel Claims

 

Article 139

Instructions and Forms

 

Extraordinary Hazards - Theft and Vandalism

 

Article 139 claim form

HHG Claims Checklist

 

What is an unusual occurrence?

 

Article 139 info Paper

DD Form1842 Instructions

 

Ice, snow, wind and rain

   

DD Form 1842

 

Lightning, power surge and power outage

   

DD Form 1844 Instructions

 

Hit and Run

   

DD Form 1844

       

Statements Provided by Claimant

       

Electronic Damage Affidavit

       

Repair Estimate Form

       

Household Goods Claims - Deadlines

       

Full Replacement Value Program

       

File Your Claim Yourself

       

Household Goods Claim - Filing Instructions