Due diligence in paying benefit claims

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Title 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > Subtitle I—Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101—JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XI—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ DEATH BENEFITS > Part A—Death Benefits

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The Bureau, with all due diligence, shall expeditiously attempt to obtain the information and documentation necessary to adjudicate a benefit claim filed under this subchapter, including a claim for financial assistance under part B.

( Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1206 , as added Pub. L. 115–36, § 4 , June 2, 2017 , 131 Stat. 852 ; amended Pub. L. 117–61, § 4 , Nov. 18, 2021 , 135 Stat. 1478 .)

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