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5 U.S.C. § 8122

Time for making claim

United States · Title 5 — GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES · Status: effective

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5 U.S.C. § 8122, Time for making claim, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/427379
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An original claim for compensation for disability or death must be filed within 3 years after the injury or death. Compensation for disability or death, including medical care in disability cases, may not be allowed if claim is not filed within that time unless— The time limitations in subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not—

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  • Amended byPub. L. 93-416(H.R. 13871)1974-09-07
    An Act to amend chapter 81 of subpart G of title 5, United States Code, relating to compensation for work injuries, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally