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earnings or activity is in question and cannot be determined adequately by the written<br />

evidence.<br />

The CE is responsible for noting the existence <strong>of</strong> earnings and their bearing, if any, on<br />

continuing entitlement to compensation. Additional guidance on developing earnings<br />

information is provided in paragraphs 9 and 10 below.<br />

b. Dependent information. A claimant's entitlement to augmented compensation<br />

is usually determined from information supplied by the claimant on Form CA-1032,<br />

although it may come in narrative form. Other sources include:<br />

(1) Form CA-1615 should be released to the claimant for completion shortly before a<br />

child reaches the age <strong>of</strong> 18 if augmented compensation is<br />

being paid solely on the basis <strong>of</strong> a dependent whose dependency status rests on the<br />

"student" requirement. A request should be released for completion on a twice-yearly basis<br />

thereafter for the duration <strong>of</strong> the award or for the duration <strong>of</strong> entitlement to augmented<br />

compensation on the basis <strong>of</strong> status as a "student." Form CA-1618 may be used for<br />

ongoing verification.<br />

(2) If the claimant has a dependent over the age <strong>of</strong> 18 due to the fact that the<br />

dependent is incapable <strong>of</strong> self support, the CE must review the case record to determine<br />

continued eligibility. The medical evidence in the file pertaining to the dependent should<br />

reflect that the dependent is incapable <strong>of</strong> self-support by reason <strong>of</strong> a mental or physical<br />

disability. A claimant is not entitled to augmented benefits for a child over 18 due to the<br />

child's inability to obtain employment due to economic conditions, lack <strong>of</strong> job skills, etc.<br />

(3) Investigation, as outlined in <strong>FECA</strong> PM 2-0402, should be considered when evidence<br />

concerning the existence <strong>of</strong> eligible dependents is in question and entitlement cannot be<br />

determined adequately by the written evidence.<br />

The CE is responsible for making any changes in payments when necessary.<br />

c. Dual benefits. Receipt <strong>of</strong> benefits from other Federal agencies such as the<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Personnel Management (OPM), Social Security Administration (SSA) or the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Veterans Affairs (VA) may require an election <strong>of</strong> benefits or an <strong>of</strong>fset.<br />

Other benefits such as separation incentives or buyouts may also require an <strong>of</strong>fset <strong>of</strong><br />

compensation benefits. See <strong>FECA</strong> PM 2-1000 for a detailed discussion <strong>of</strong> dual<br />

benefits.<br />

The CE should review the file carefully if the claimant is 62 years or older and is under the FERS,<br />

since a FERS <strong>of</strong>fset may be required. An <strong>of</strong>fset is not required for CSRS benefits. If the CE cannot<br />

determine what retirement system the claimant is under, the CE should send a letter to the<br />

claimant and to OPM to request information.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 383

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