§ 10.706 How will a beneficiary know if OWCP or SOL has determined that action against a third party is required?

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Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits › Chapter I: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Part 10: CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED › Subpart H: Special Provisions › § 10.706: § 10.706 How will a beneficiary know if OWCP or SOL has determined that action against a third party is required?

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When OWCP determines that an employee or other FECA beneficiary must take action against a third party, it will notify the employee or beneficiary in writing. If the case is transferred to SOL, a second notification may be issued.

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