32 C.F.R. § 536.8 Use of appraisers and independent medical examinations.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) Appraisers. Appraisers should be used in all claims where an appraisal is reasonably necessary and useful in effectuating the administrative settlement of the claims. The decision to use an appraiser is at the discretion of DA. (b) Independent medical examinations. In claims involving serious personal injuries, for example, normally those cases in which there is an allegation of temporary or permanent disability, the claimant should be examined by an independent physician, or other medical specialist, depending upon the nature and extent of the injuries. The decision to conduct an independent medical examination is at the discretion of DA.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 536—CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 536.8 Use of appraisers and independent medical examinations.

