# 32 C.F.R. § 536.31 (2026): Opening claim files

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_31

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 536.31 (2026)
- **Heading:** Opening claim files
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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.

## Text

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.
(c) A claim is filed.
Note to § 536.31:
See the parallel discussion at DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-10.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 536.22 (2026) § 536.22   Claims investigative responsibility—General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_22.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.23 (2026) § 536.23   Identifying claims incidents both for and against the government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_23.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.24 (2026) § 536.24   Delegation of investigative responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_24.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.25 (2026) § 536.25   Procedures for accepting claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_25.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.26 (2026) § 536.26   Identification of a proper claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_26.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.27 (2026) § 536.27   Identification of a proper claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_27.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.28 (2026) § 536.28   Claims acknowledgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_28.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.29 (2026) § 536.29   Revision of filed claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_29.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.30 (2026) § 536.30   Action upon receipt of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_30.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.31 (2026) § 536.31   Opening claim files.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_31.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.32 (2026) § 536.32   Transfer of claims among armed services branches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_32.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.33 (2026) § 536.33   Use of small claims procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_33.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.34 (2026) § 536.34   Determination of correct statute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_34.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.35 (2026) § 536.35   Unique issues related to environmental claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_35.md)

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