§ 8108. Reduction of compensation for subsequent injury to same member

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Publication 2026-03-26
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§ 8108. Reduction of compensation for subsequent injury to same member

(1) compensation in both cases is for disability of the same member or function or different parts of the same member or function or for disfigurement; and

(2) the Secretary of Labor finds that compensation payable for the later disability in whole or in part would duplicate the compensation payable for the preexisting disability.

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 538; Pub. L. 90–83, § 1(51), Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 210.)

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Historical and Revision Notes
1966 Act
Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes andStatutes at Large
5 U.S.C. 755(c). Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, § 104 “Sec. 5(c)”, 63 Stat. 857.
1967 Act
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Section of title 5 Source (U.S.Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
8108 5 App.: 755(c). July 4, 1966, Pub. L. 89–488, § 2(c), 80 Stat. 252.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Personnel Not Affected by 1967 Increase

Increases authorized under amendment by Pub. L. 90–83 not applicable to specified personnel, see section 7 of Pub. L. 90–83, set out as a note under section 8103 of this title.

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