28 C.F.R. § 32.20 Claims.
Title 28 - Judicial Administration
(a) Claimants are encouraged to submit their claims on OJP Form 3650/5 for death benefits, or the disability benefits claim form, which can be obtained from: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC 20531. (b) Where an individual files OJP Form 3650/5 for death benefits, or the disability benefits claim form, or other written statement with the Bureau which indicates an intention to claim benefits, the filing of such written statement shall be considered to be the filing of a claim for benefits. (c) A claim by a permanently and totally disabled public safety officer or on behalf of survivor of a deceased public safety officer shall be filed within 1 year after the date of death or prerequisite disability certification unless the time for filing is extended by the Director for good cause shown. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the withdrawal of a claim, the cancellation of a request for such withdrawal, or any notice provided for pursuant to the regulations in this part, shall be in writing and shall be signed by the claimant or the person legally designated to execute a claim under §32.19.
Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 32—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
Subpart A—Death and Disability Benefits
Filing and Processing of Claims
§ 32.20 Claims.
