If OWCP finds that the recipient of an overpayment was not at fault, repayment will still be required unless:

(a) Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would defeat the purpose of the Act (see §30.516); or

(b) Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would be against equity and good conscience (see §30.517).


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