IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CLAIMS JURISDICTION
To ensure the timely and accurate processing of your claim, please be advised of the distinct responsibilities of the following offices:
| For Claims Pertaining To: | Correct Adjudicating Office: |
|---|---|
| Incidents, property damage, or personnel matters originating at Fort George G. Meade. | Fort Meade OSJA Claims Division (This Office) |
| All other incidents or personnel matters for the U.S. Army worldwide. | U.S. Army Claims Service (USARCS) |
The U.S. Army Claims Service (USARCS) is located at 4411 Llewellyn Avenue, Fort George G. Meade, MD, but operates independently. Inquiries for USARCS should be directed to their official channels.
Please click HERE to access the USARCS website.
The Claims Division processes several types of claims for and against the government. To determine the correct office to file your claim, review the Military Claims Office Finder.
For a description about the different types of claims and documents necessary to submit a claim, select a category from the drop-down menu below.
The Federal Medical Care Recovery Act (FMCRA) authorizes military treatment facilities (MTFs) to recover the cost of furnishing health care to DoD beneficiaries, including active-duty members, who are injured or suffer an illness caused by a third party. Affirmative claims are claims filed by the United States Army against the persons who injure service members, dependents, and retirees. Affirmative claims are filed in order to recover lost federal wages and the cost of medical care provided. Affirmative claims are not filed against the injured person.
All inquiries regarding Affirmative Claims should be emailed to the Affirmative Claims general email. If you are requesting a medical lien amount, please complete the following forms and return them to the Affirmative Claims general email: usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.claims@army.mil
Attorney Representation Agreement
Statement of Incident Questionnaire (SOIQ) -- (Jurisdiction: MD, PA & DE)
Additional helpful information may be found at:
Affirmative Claims FAQ
Affirmative Claims Branch Fact Sheet
Medical Affirmative Claims Quick Start Instructions
Claims for property damage and/or personal injury or wrongful death caused by the negligence of a government employee acting within the scope of employment are payable under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) or the Military Claims Act (MCA). A claim must be presented to the Army or other appropriate federal agency within 2 years of accrual. The proper format for filing a claim is a completed Standard Form 95 (SF-95). A copy is available below and can also be found at www.gsa.gov at ''Forms Library. By federal law, the claims office has six months from the date the claim is properly presented to take action on the claim.
In order for us to adjudicate your claim fairly and quickly, please complete the SF-95 according to the instructions on the final page of the form.
Standard Form (SF) 95 -- (Jurisdiction: MD & PA)
Please email Tort Claims inquiries to: usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.claims-torts@army.mil
Claims for personal property lost or damaged during moves are handled through the Personnel Claim Army Information Management System (PCLAIMS). The system requires a DOD ID number.
For Personal Property Claims inquiries, please send an email to: usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.claims-torts@army.mil