# 20 CFR § 702.104: Transfer of individual case file

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.104

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 702.104
- **Heading:** Transfer of individual case file
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER A—LONGSHOREMEN'S AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND RELATED STATUTES > PART 702—ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE > Subpart A—General Provisions > Administration

## Text

(a) At any time after a claim is filed, the district director having jurisdiction thereof may, with the prior or subsequent approval of the Director, transfer such case to the district director in another compensation district for the purpose of making an investigation, ordering medical examinations, or taking such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to further develop the claim. If, after filing a claim, the claimant moves to another compensation district, the district director may, upon request by the claimant or the employer and with the approval of the Director, transfer the case to such other compensation district.
(b) The district director making the transfer may by letter or memorandum to the district director to whom the case is transferred give advice, comments, suggestions, or directions if appropriate to the particular case. All interested parties will be advised of the transfer.
[42 FR 45301, Sept. 9, 1977, as amended at 80 FR 12928, Mar. 12, 2015]

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 702.101 § 702.101 Exchange of documents and information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.101.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.102 § 702.102 Establishment and modification of compensation districts, establishment of suboffices and jurisdictional areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.102.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.103 § 702.103 Effect of establishment of suboffices and jurisdictional areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.103.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.104 § 702.104 Transfer of individual case file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.104.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.105 § 702.105 Use of the title District Director in place of Deputy Commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.105.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.111 § 702.111 Employer's records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.111.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.112 § 702.112 Records of the OWCP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.112.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.113 § 702.113 Inspection of records of the OWCP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.113.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.114 § 702.114 Copying of records of OWCP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.114.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.121 § 702.121 Forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.121.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.131 § 702.131 Representation of parties in interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.131.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.132 § 702.132 Fees for services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.132.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.133 § 702.133 Unapproved fees; solicitation of claimants; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.133.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.134 § 702.134 Payment of claimant's attorney's fees in disputed claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.134.md)

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