20 C.F.R. § 10.701 Who may serve as a representative?
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
A claimant may authorize any individual to represent him or her in regard to a claim under the FECA, unless that individual's service as a representative would violate any applicable provision of law (such as 18 U.S.C. 205 and 208). A Federal employee may act as a representative only: (a) On behalf of immediate family members, defined as a spouse, children, parents, and siblings of the representative, provided no fee or gratuity is charged; or (b) While acting as a union representative, defined as any officially sanctioned union official, and no fee or gratuity is charged.
Title 20: Employees' Benefits
PART 10—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED
Subpart H—Special Provisions
Representation
§ 10.701 Who may serve as a representative?