Section 725.306 - Withdrawal of a claim(a) A claimant or an individual authorized to execute a claim on a claimant's behalf or on behalf of claimant's estate under § 725.305 , may withdraw a previously filed claim provided that:(1) He or she files a written request with the appropriate adjudication officer indicating the reasons for seeking withdrawal of the claim;(2) The appropriate adjudication officer approves the request for withdrawal on the grounds that it is in the best interests of the claimant or his or her estate, and;(3) Any payments made to the claimant in accordance with § 725.522 are reimbursed.(b) When a claim has been withdrawn under paragraph (a) of this section, the claim will be considered not to have been filed.