[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 5] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR751.3] [Page 411] TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PART 751_PERSONNEL CLAIMS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A_Claims Against the United States Sec. 751.3 Authority. The Personnel Claims Act provides the authority for maximum payment up to $40,000.00 for loss, damage, or destruction of personal property of military personnel or civilian employees incident to their service. The Act provides for the recovery from carriers, warehouse firms, and other third parties responsible for such loss, damage, or destruction. No claim may be paid unless it is presented in writing within 2 years of the incident giving rise to the claim.