Irrespective of the basis adopted, the Secretary may at any time-
Compensation paid under this subsection is instead of all other compensation from the United States for the same injury or death, and a payment made under this subsection is deemed compensation under this subchapter and is satisfaction of all liability of the United States in respect to the particular injury or death.
5 U.S.C. § 8137
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Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
5 U.S.C. 793 (5th par., less penultimate sentence). | July 28, 1945, ch. 328, §4 (less penultimate sentence), 59 Stat. 503. |