# 34 U.S.C. § 10288: Due diligence in paying benefit claims

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 U.S.C. § 10288
- **Heading:** Due diligence in paying benefit claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** June 1, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

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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