5 CFR § 178.106 - Form of claim settlements.

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title: "5 CFR § 178.106 - Form of claim settlements."
title_number: 5
title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
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section_name: "Form of claim settlements."
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part_number: "178"
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# 178.106 Form of claim settlements.

OPM will send a settlement to the claimant advising whether the claim may be allowed in whole or in part. If OPM requested an agency report or if the agency forwarded the claim on behalf of the claimant, OPM also will send the agency a copy of the settlement.