# 20 C.F.R. § 429.211 (2026): Are there any penalties for filing false claims?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_211

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 429.211 (2026)
- **Heading:** Are there any penalties for filing false claims?
- **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 B: Claims Under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 / § 429.211: § 429.211   Are there any penalties for filing false claims?

## Text

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be imprisoned for not more than 5 years (18 U.S.C. 287, 1001). In addition, that person may be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 and damages of triple the loss or damage sustained by the United States, as well as the costs of a civil action brought to recover any penalty or damages (31 U.S.C. 3729).

## Nearby sections

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- [20 C.F.R. § 429.207 (2026) § 429.207   What are the procedures for filing a claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_207.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.208 (2026) § 429.208   How do you determine the award? Is the settlement of my claim final?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_208.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.209 (2026) § 429.209   Are there any restrictions on attorney's fees?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_209.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.210 (2026) § 429.210   Do I have any appeal rights under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_210.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.211 (2026) § 429.211   Are there any penalties for filing false claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_211.md)

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