§ 536.31 Opening claim files.

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Title 32 CFR: National Defense › Chapter V: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY › Part 536: CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES › Subpart B: Investigation and Processing of Claims › § 536.31: § 536.31 Opening claim files.

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A claim file will be opened when:

(a) Information that requires investigation under § 536.23 is received.

(b) Records or other documents are requested by a potential claimant or legal representative.

Note to § 536.31:

See the parallel discussion at DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-10.

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