Airline passengers face a tough time getting reimbursed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for lost, damaged or stolen items, according to a new study.



Stratos Jet Charters, an air charter service provider, surveyed 4,294 TSA claims that were resolved by the agency in 2016 and early 2017 and found that travelers' claims for lost or damaged items during this period were "more likely to be denied than approved."



More than half of all the requests, or 68 percent, were completely denied in 2016, while less than 32 percent were fully approved. Claims that were accepted averaged a payout of around $135.



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Jewelry, currency and cameras are the most likely type of claims to be denied, according to the study. Just 9 percent of the 831 jewelry claims were paid in full.Meanwhile, travel accessories, home decor and personal electronics are the most likely claims to be approved. Around 50 percent of requests for reimbursement for travel accessories, such as charging cables, toiletries and adapters, were fully accepted, according to the study.In order to get approved for a claim, passengers must provide proof of their loss, as well as evidence of TSA negligence. Travelers are also encouraged to provide as much detail as possible, such as receipts, appraisals and flight information.The TSA says on its website that “every effort is made to resolve a claim when property is proven to be damaged or lost during TSA's security screening process.”The agency added that often, a claim is denied when the investigation determines that TSA officers never opened a bag for a physical inspection.“TSA takes seriously the responsibility to fairly adjudicate claims,” the agency said.The TSA can take up to six months to fully investigate a claim, though cases involving law enforcement may take longer.If a passenger is denied or doesn’t receive a prompt response, they can file a suit against TSA with the U.S. District Court.