Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 32 - National Defense last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 536.72 - Finality of settlement.

A claimant's acceptance of an award, except for an advance payment or a split payment for property damage only, constitutes a release of the United States and its employees from all liability. Where applicable, a release should include the ARNG or the sending State. For further discussion see DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-82.