7.2—Applicability and scope.
Pursuant to the Act, the Government will settle and pay claims by employees for the loss of or damage to personal property which occurs incident to Government service. Each such claim must be substantiated and the possession of the property must be shown to have been reasonable, useful, or proper under the circumstances. The maximum amount allowable on any claim is $15,000. In lieu of a cash settlement, property may be replaced in kind at the option of the Government.