Compensation under this subchapter may be allowed only if an individual or someone on his behalf makes claim therefor. The claim shall-
The Secretary may waive paragraphs (3)-(6) of this section for reasonable cause shown.
5 U.S.C. § 8121
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE | ||
Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
5 U.S.C. 768 . | Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, §18, 39 Stat. 746. | |
5 U.S.C. 769 . | Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, §19, 39 Stat. 746. |
EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS1974-Par. (3). Pub. L. 93-416 substituted "approved" for "furnished".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1974 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 93-416 effective Sept. 7, 1974, and applicable to any injury or death occurring on or after Sept. 7, 1974, see section 23(a) of Pub. L. 93-416 set out as a note under section 8101 of this title.
INCREASE IN TIME-PERIOD FOR FECA CLAIMANT SUPPLY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION Pub. L. 117-263, div. E, title LIII, §5305(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3255, provided that: "Not later than 16 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2022], the Secretary of Labor shall-"(1) amend section 10.121 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, by striking '30 days' and inserting '60 days'; and "(2) modify the Federal Employees' Compensation Act manual to reflect the changes made by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1)."