28 C.F.R. § 32.8 Intention to bring about death or permanent and total disability.
Title 28 - Judicial Administration
The Bureau will consider at least the following factors in determining whether the officer intended to bring about the officer's own death or injury: (a) Whether the death or permanent and total disability was caused by insanity, through an uncontrollable impulse or without conscious volition to produce death or injury; (b) Whether the officer had a prior history of attempted suicide or attempts to cause physical incapacitation; (c) Whether the officer's intent to bring about the officer's death or injury was a substantial factor in the officer's death or permanent and total disability; and (d) The existence of an intervening force or action which would have independently caused the officer's death or permanent and total disability and which would not otherwise prohibit payment of a benefit pursuant to this part.
Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 32—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
Subpart A—Death and Disability Benefits
Officers Covered
§ 32.8 Intention to bring about death or permanent and total disability.
