; (2) the negligent failure to prevent a sex-related offense committed by a covered individual; or (3) the negligent failure to investigate a sex-related offense committed by a covered individual. (b) Requirement for claims A claim may be allowed, settled, and paid under subsection (a) only if— (1) the claim is filed by the claimant who is the victim of the sex-related offense, or by an authorized representative on behalf of such claimant who is deceased or otherwise unable to file the claim due to incapacitation; (2) the claimant was a member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department at the time of the sex-related offense; (3) the claim is presented to the Department in writing within two years after the claim accrues; (4) the claim is not allowed to be settled and paid under any other provision of law; and (5) the claim is substantiated as prescribed in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (d). (c) Payment of claims (1) If the Secretary of Defense determines, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary under subsection (d), that a claim under this section in excess of $100,000 is meritorious, and the claim is otherwise payable under this section, the Secretary may pay the claimant $100,000 and report any meritorious amount in excess of $100,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment under section 1304 of title 31. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), no claim may be paid under this section unless the amount tendered is accepted by the claimant in full satisfaction. (d) Regulations (1) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to implement this section. (2) Regulations prescribed by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Policies and procedures to ensure the timely, efficient, and effective processing and administration of claims under this section, including— (i) the filing, receipt, investigation, and evaluation of a claim; (ii) the negotiation, settlement, and payment of a claim