KEYWORDS: Survivor Benefit Plan; Arrears of retired pay

DIGEST: Under 31 U.S.C. § 3702(b), the Barring Act, jurisdiction to consider claims is limited to those that are filed within six years after they accrue. However, under 31 U.S.C. § 3702(e), upon request of the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of Defense may waive the time limits established by the Barring Act for claims involving a uniformed service member’s pay, allowances or survivor benefits, to allow payment of the claim up to $25,000.00.

CASE NO: 2019-CL-042603.2

DATE: 05/06/2020