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PUBLIC LAW 89.554-SEPT. 6, 1966

(c) The Secretary shall fix the fees for examinations held under this section by physicians not employed by or under contract to the United States to furnish medical services to employees. The fees, when authorized or approved by the Secretary, are paid from the Employees' Compensation Fund. (d) If an employee refuses to submit to or obstructs an examination, his right to compensation under this subchapter is suspended until the refusal or obstruction stops. Compensation is not payable while a refusal or obstruction continues, and the period of the refusal or obstruction is deducted from the period for which compensation is payable to the employee. § 8124. Findings and award The Secretary of Labor shall determine and make a finding of facts and make an award for or against payment of compensation under this subchapter after— (1) considering the claim presented by the beneficiary and the report furnished by the immediate superior; and (2) completing such investigation as he considers necessary. § 8125. Misbehavior at proceedings If an individual— (1) disobeys or resists a lawful order or process in proceedings under this subchapter before the Secretary of Labor or his representative; or (2) misbehaves during a hearing or so near the place of hearing as to obstruct i t; the Secretary or his representative shall certify the facts to the district court having jurisdiction in the place where he is sitting. The court, in a summary manner, shall hear the evidence as to the acts complained of and if the evidence warrants, punish the individual in the same manner and to the same extent as for a contempt committed before the court, or commit the individual on the same conditions as if the forbidden act had occurred with reference to the process of or in the presence of the court. § 8126. Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses The Secretary of Labor, on any matter within his jurisdiction under this subchapter, may— (1) issue subpenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses within a radius of 100 miles; (2) administer oaths; (3) examine witnesses; and (4) require the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence. § 8127. Representation; attorneys* fees (a) A claimant may authorize an individual to represent him in any proceeding under this subchapter before the Secretary of Labor. (b) A claim for legal or other services furnished in respect to a case, claim, or award for compensation under this subchapter is valid only if approved by the Secretary. § 8128. Review of award' (a) The Secretary of Labor may review an award for or against payment of compensation at any time on his own motion or on application. The Secretary, in accordance with the facts found on review, may—

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