The federal workers’ compensation process for injured federal workers is shrouded in mystery, and many individuals often fall into common pitfalls leading to their applications being denied, or their benefits suspended or terminated pending further documentation. Federal workers’ compensation provides a much-needed lifeline for individuals who suffered an injury developed an occupational illness or had their underlying health condition made worse by work circumstances so they can be able to take care of their financial obligations even as they recover. However, there will come a time when you may receive different requests or queries from OWCP or OPM, the bodies responsible for approving or rejecting applications as well as disseminating benefits, and it is vital that you stay up to speed on typical questions or requests so you are not left in the dark or have your application delayed during this important stage in your life. That said, working with a federal workers’ compensation attorney will help you prepare for potential requests, make sure that your medical and other documentation is complete, and that you ace your application the first time around, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a federal workers’ compensation attorney? For close to three decades, the experienced federal workers’ compensation lawyers at McCready Law have helped thousands of injured federal workers get the compensation they deserve after suffering an injury on the job. Injured or unwell postal workers often do not have the resources to expedite their applications for federal workers’ compensation, and may stumble and fumble in the dark, wasting precious time: thanks to our vast experience, we will help cut down on the time between your application and its approval, make sure that your medical exams are done in a manner that is comprehensive and in line with OWCP guidelines, double-check all your documentation, represent you in hearings if need be, and handle some of the back and forth communication between you and OWCP.

We serve all injured and unwell postal workers and other federal employees countrywide. If you’re a newly injured postal worker or just became aware of an injury or illness made worse by working within the USPS or any other federal agency, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 for your 100% FREE legal consultation – our intake team is standing by.

Questions and Requests During Federal Workers’ Compensation Process

Here are some of the questions of requests for information you will typically receive from OWCP:

Medical Documentation

This is perhaps the most important determinant for approval when it comes to your federal workers’ compensation application. To this end, it must be complete and comprehensive, and should it obscure or omit any details, OWCP and OPM may ask you to provide further clarification. For example, they will ask that you provide a clear statement of your injury which is a formal diagnosis from a physician detailing the nature of your injury. In addition, they will ask about your treatment plans such as what treatment you’ve undergone thus far, the medications you have been prescribed, surgical procedures, and so on. Lastly, they will ask about your prognosis how your condition will develop in the future, and whether or not you will be able to return to work at full capacity. To expedite things, you want to make sure that you have all of this information beforehand.

Employment History

Your employment history will greatly impact the compensation amount you may be eligible for. As a result, you may be asked about your job description, with information on your job responsibilities or duties in order to establish the circumstances around your injury occurring and how the injury impedes your ability to carry out work duties as a federal worker. In addition, you may be asked about your work conditions as well as the presence of any hazardous conditions to opine whether it is reasonable to believe that you may have suffered an on-the-job injury taking into account said environment. Lastly, you will be asked about the amount of time you’ve been employed with USPS in order to determine your compensation amount as well as any past workplace incidents you may have witnessed regarding injuries or negligence.

Incident Report

Alleging you got injured just isn’t enough – you must also fill in a detailed incident report detailing everything surrounding the incident that led to your injury. For instance, this report will include the date and the time when the injury happened, the location as this is needed to verify you were actively working when the injury occurred, and whether there were any witnesses such as coworkers or customers who will add to the credibility of your allegation.

Don’t Go It Alone – Call Us Today for Expert Legal Assistance!

Applying for federal workers’ compensation is not a walk in the park – the process is not one that an injured postal worker undertakes independently as there are so many pitfalls one can fall victim to, and this in turn can either delay your approval or lead to a denial. An experienced federal workers’ compensation lawyer is able to anticipate on your behalf requests and questions from OWCP and OPM and proactively provide them so your claim is not questioned from the get-go. If you’d like to speak with someone regarding your potential claim, need information on what your claim could potentially be worth, or have doubts regarding whether your injury is eligible for compensation, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to speak with one of our friendly and compassionate federal workers’ compensation attorneys. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.