Before adjudication of claim. A claimant (or an individual who is authorized to execute a claim on his behalf) may withdraw his previously filed claim: Provided, That:
He files with the district director with whom the claim was filed a written request stating the reasons for withdrawal;
The claimant is alive at the time his request for withdrawal is filed;
The district director approves the request for withdrawal as being for a proper purpose and in the claimant's best interest; and
The request for withdrawal is filed, on or before the date the OWCP makes a determination on the claim.
After adjudication of claim. A claim for benefits may be withdrawn by a written request filed after the date the OWCP makes a determination on the claim: Provided, That:
The conditions enumerated in paragraphs (a) (1) through (3) of this section are met; and
There is repayment of the amount of benefits previously paid because of the claim that is being withdrawn or it can be established to the satisfaction of the Office that repayment of any such amount is assured.
Effect of withdrawal of claim. Where a request for withdrawal of a claim is filed and such request for withdrawal is approved, such withdrawal shall be without prejudice to the filing of another claim, subject to the time limitation provisions of section 13 of the Act and of the regulations in this part.
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