# 20 C.F.R. § 429.103 (2026): Who may file my claim?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_103

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 429.103 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who may file my claim?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter III: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Part 429: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND RELATED STATUTES / Subpart A: Claims Against the Government Under the Federal Tort Claims Act / § 429.103: § 429.103   Who may file my claim?

## Text

(a)
Claims for damage to or loss of property.
If you are the owner of the property interest that is the subject of the claim, you, your duly authorized agent, or your legal representative may file the claim.
(b)
Claims for personal injury.
If you suffered the injury, you, your duly authorized agent, or your legal representative may file the claim.
(c)
Claims based on death.
The executor or administrator of your estate or any other person legally entitled to do so may file the claim.
(d)
Claims for loss wholly compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee.
The insurer may file the claim. When an insurer presents a claim asserting the rights of a subrogee, the insurer must present with the claim appropriate evidence that it has the rights of a subrogee.
(e)
Claims for loss partially compensated by an insurer with the rights of a subrogee.
You and the insurer may file, jointly or separately. When an insurer presents a claim asserting the rights of a subrogee, the insurer must present with the claim appropriate evidence that it has the rights of a subrogee.
(f)
Claims by authorized agents or other legal representatives.
Your duly authorized agent or other legal representative may submit your claim, provided satisfactory evidence is submitted establishing that person has express authority to act on your behalf. A claim presented by an agent or legal representative must be presented in your name. If the claim is signed by the agent or legal representative, it must show the person's title or legal capacity and must be accompanied by evidence that the person has the authority to file the claim on your behalf as agent, executor, administrator, parent, guardian or other representative.

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 429.101 (2026) § 429.101   What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_101.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.102 (2026) § 429.102   How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_102.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.103 (2026) § 429.103   Who may file my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_103.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.104 (2026) § 429.104   What evidence do I need to submit with my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_104.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.105 (2026) § 429.105   What happens when you receive my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_105.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.106 (2026) § 429.106   What happens if my claim is denied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_106.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.107 (2026) § 429.107   If my claim is approved, how do I obtain payment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_107.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.108 (2026) § 429.108   What happens if I accept an award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_108.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.109 (2026) § 429.109   Are there any penalties for filing false claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_109.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.110 (2026) § 429.110   Are there any limitations on SSA's authority under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_110.md)

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