# 20 CFR § 25.5: How does OWCP adjudicate claims of non-citizen residents of possessions or territories?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-25.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 25.5
- **Heading:** How does OWCP adjudicate claims of non-citizen residents of possessions or territories?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT > PART 25—COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY AND DEATH OF NONCITIZEN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

An employee who is a bona fide permanent resident of any United States possession, territory, commonwealth, or trust territory will receive the full benefits of the FECA, as amended, except that the application of the minimum benefit provisions provided therein shall be governed by the restrictions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 8138.

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