(a) A claimant or an individual authorized to execute a claim on a
claimant's behalf or on behalf of claimant's estate under Sec. 725.305,
may withdraw a previously filed claim provided that:
(1) He or she files a written request with the appropriate
adjudication officer indicating the reasons for seeking withdrawal of
the claim;
(2) The appropriate adjudication officer approves the request for
withdrawal on the grounds that it is in the best interests of the
claimant or his or her estate, and;
(3) Any payments made to the claimant in accordance with
Sec. 725.522 are reimbursed.
(b) When a claim has been withdrawn under paragraph (a) of this
section, the claim will be considered not to have been filed.
