This subpart does not create a right or entitlement for any individual to any service or to the release of any record other than those available under FOIA.

Terms Used In 5 CFR 1820.9

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
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