7.11—Settlement.
Upon receipt of a claim under the regulations in this part, the Chief, Claims Branch, subject to the supervision of the Chief Accountant, shall make a determination with respect to its merits and, if allowable, authorize payment. If the claim is disallowed in whole or in part, the claimant shall be advised in writing as to the reason for the disallowance. The settlement determination by the Chief, Claims Branch, is final and conclusive.