# 20 CFR § 429.108: What happens if I accept an award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.108

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 429.108
- **Heading:** What happens if I accept an award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—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

## Text

If you, your agent, or your legal representative accept any award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart, your acceptance is final and conclusive on you, your agent or representative, and any other person on whose behalf or for whose benefit the claim was filed. The acceptance constitutes a complete release of any claim against the United States and against any employee of the Government whose act or omission gave rise to the claim, by reason of the same subject matter.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 429.101 § 429.101 What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.101.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.102 § 429.102 How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.102.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.103 § 429.103 Who may file my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.103.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.104 § 429.104 What evidence do I need to submit with my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.104.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.105 § 429.105 What happens when you receive my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.105.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.106 § 429.106 What happens if my claim is denied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.106.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.107 § 429.107 If my claim is approved, how do I obtain payment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.107.md)
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- [20 CFR § 429.109 § 429.109 Are there any penalties for filing false claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.109.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.110 § 429.110 Are there any limitations on SSA's authority under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.110.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.201 § 429.201 What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.201.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.202 § 429.202 How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.202.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.203 § 429.203 When is a claim allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.203.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.204 § 429.204 Are there any restrictions on what is allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.204.md)

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