46 CFR § 327.49
Effect of other payments to claimant
April 15, 2021
The total amount to which the claimant may be entitled is normally computed as follows:
(a) The total amount of the loss, damage, or personal injury suffered for which the United States is liable, less any payment the claimant has received from the following sources:
(1) The military member or civilian employee who caused the incident;
(2) The military member's or civilian employee's insurer; and
(3) Any joint tort-feasor or insurer.
(b) No deduction is generally made for any payment the claimant has received by way of voluntary contributions, such as donations of charitable organizations.