# 45 CFR § 35.5: Investigation, examination, and determination of claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 35.5
- **Heading:** Investigation, examination, and determination of claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 35—TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT > Subpart B—Procedures

## Text

When a claim is received, the constituent agency out of whose activities the claim arose shall make such investigation as may be necessary or appropriate for a determination of the validity of the claim and thereafter shall forward the claim, together with all pertinent material, and a recommendation based on the merits of the case, with regard to allowance or disallowance of the claim, to the Department Claims Officer to whom authority has been delegated to adjust, determine, compromise and settle all claims hereunder.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 35.1 § 35.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.2 § 35.2 Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.3 § 35.3 Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.4 § 35.4 Administrative claims; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.5 § 35.5 Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.6 § 35.6 Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.7 § 35.7 Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.8 § 35.8 Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.9 § 35.9 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 35.10 § 35.10 Limitation on Department's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-35.10.md)

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