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. Later Disallowances. If a benefit has previously been denied, the CE must ensure that the<br />

claimant is not advised in error <strong>of</strong> the right to a hearing where reconsideration has already been<br />

undertaken, or where the claimant has already had a hearing on the issue in question. A<br />

description <strong>of</strong> the procedures involved in requesting and processing various forms <strong>of</strong> appeal is<br />

found in <strong>FECA</strong> PM 2-1600.<br />

2-1400-11 Issuing Decisions<br />

Issuing Decisions. This paragraph addresses the form <strong>of</strong> final decisions and the steps in reviewing and<br />

releasing them. After preparing the decision, to include a copy <strong>of</strong> the evidence upon which the decision<br />

was based (e.g., the referee specialist's report), the CE should do the following:<br />

a. For Decisions Released by CE. Complete items 27, 28, and 29 on the Form CA-800, enter<br />

status changes into the CMF, file the original signed decision in the case record, and release the<br />

copies <strong>of</strong> the decision.<br />

b. For Decisions Released by SrCE. Route the decision and case file to the SrCE for review,<br />

signature, and release, ensuring that the status changes are entered into the CMF.<br />

(1) The SrCE should complete items 27, 28, and 29 on the Form CA-800 when the<br />

decision is released. The original signed decision is filed in the case record.<br />

(2) If the SrCE or other reviewer has provided numerous additional comments or has<br />

extensively edited the decision, the CE should revise the decision to incorporate all findings<br />

and conclusions in the text before release.<br />

2-1400-12 Convictions for Fraud and Imprisonment for Other Felonies<br />

Convictions for Fraud and Imprisonment for Other Felonies. This paragraph addresses the effects <strong>of</strong> such<br />

convictions on benefits under the <strong>FECA</strong>.<br />

a. Background. Public Law 103-112, enacted on October 21, 1993, prohibited individuals<br />

convicted <strong>of</strong> fraud related to claims under the <strong>FECA</strong> from receiving benefits under the Act. Public<br />

Law 103-333, enacted on September 30, 1994, amended the <strong>FECA</strong> by adding a new section 5<br />

U.S.C. 8148, which provides for (a) the termination <strong>of</strong> benefits payable to beneficiaries who have<br />

been convicted <strong>of</strong> defrauding the program, and (b) the suspension <strong>of</strong> benefits payable to<br />

beneficiaries imprisoned as a result <strong>of</strong> felony conviction.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 624

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