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“How much money is my schedule award worth?”
"How much money is my schedule award worth?" I get this question all the time. Having said that, I can't always answer this question right away. I can't even give a great estimate much of the time. Here is why: Let's say you have a serious knee injury. Further, after...
OWCP Claims Examiner and QR codes
In 2018, OWCP changed their rules so the names of claims examiners would no longer be on decisions or any letters going to claimants or representatives. The idea behind this was to increase their privacy. However, claimants and representatives have an interest in...
Government Shutdown 2018/2019
As of right now, OWCP is fully funded through 2019 so there should not be an effect on OWCP duties. So the shutdown should not affect claims examiner hours, schedule award payments, loss of earning payments, etc.
Bad information from your Agency and others
I periodically get told from client and potential clients, that HR, a supervisor, or a friend tells them something that is contradictory to what I say as an attorney about OWCP or other legal matters. While I do not get offended when the employee believes someone else...
Who calls an OWCP attorney?
I get multiple calls from federal employees every day who are trying to figure out whether they need an attorney or not. In an ideal world, none of these employees would need attorneys. OWCP was supposed to set up federal workers compensation system where an attorney...
Declaring income while on OWCP wage loss
Let's say your claim has been approved and you are receiving wage loss through OWCP. You have an obligation to let OWCP know when you make any income. It's EXTREMELY important you do so as any problems here can go from being a civil matter to a criminal one quickly....
Youtube video of the requirements of an accepted FECA claim.
We've started making new videos discussing various aspects of federal employment law. Below is a video on the requirements of an accepted workers compensation claim. The requirements include: 1) The claim must be timely filed 2) You must be a federal employee 3) You...
No, federal workers compensation is not state workers compensation
I've heard injured workers, attorneys, and doctors speak about an injured federal employee with language that should be reserved for the state workers compensation systems. Many clients call in asking about their 'settlement'. OWCP does not settle any cases, an...
Getting an increase in impairment rating can make a big difference in your schedule award.
We have a client who was rated at a 50% impairment by his doctor for his lower extremity injury. The District Medical Adviser at OWCP states that our client should only receive a 2% impairment rating but it should be rated at 50% if arthritis ever gets approved. The...
Is FECA a non-adversarial system?
Under the law, FECA is supposed to be a non-adversarial system. OWCP acknowledges this philosophy. The OWCP website states: "Disputes under the FECA are resolved through informal conferences or formal reconsideration at the district office level, through...