This is a great and pertinent question that most people don’t ask often because they don’t anticipate the need for a caretaker after suffering an injury as a federal worker. Caregivers are particularly useful and sometimes absolutely necessary if you...
This is a great question since medical treatment forms the cornerstone of federal workers’ compensation. It is vital to note that your choice of physician is regulated or controlled up to a certain extent. However, upon filing an injury report,...
This is a great question because some injuries may be so severe or catastrophic, that returning to work may be out of the question, such as injuries that have to do with paralysis or the spinal cord, or illnesses such...
Retroactive payment of injured federal worker benefits is a real possibility in some cases. Retroactive payment of benefits means that you may be able to receive benefits from a designated past date, and not just from the day of your...
While not common, your employer may cast aspersions on the legitimacy of your claim. This may seem like an act of bad faith, but in some cases, they may have a valid reason, especially when many individuals try to game...
FECA is a piece of legislation that was instituted at the turn of last century which is meant to cater to the legal needs of injured federal workers. It set the stage for the creation of the OWCP or the...
Anyone who is an employee of the federal government and works under its many arms is covered by the FECA program. Some of the biggest groups of federal employees we work with include civilian federal employees, postal workers or USPS...
An acceptance entitles you to a range of benefits, with the first one being cost of medical care so you are able to seek comprehensive treatment for your injuries or occupational illness. This may include things like surgery, doctor visits,...
In order for OWCP to consider your claim after suffering an injury as a federal worker, you will have to provide them with medical documentation as well as either form CA-1 or CA-2 depending on injury or illness. These documents...
Wage loss benefits form a cornerstone of federal workers’ compensation because an injured worker will depend on this income to make sure that they have food on the table, pay their bills, as well as a place to live. Calculating...
The answer to this question is an absolute YES. FECA and the office of the OWCP takes into account any preexisting conditions, and does not disqualify you from compensation as a result of this. That said, FECA requires that you...
As always, you must initiate the process by letting your supervisor or employer know about this worsening of a preexisting condition, after which you will either complete form CA-1 or CA-2. Next, you want to make sure to provide medical...
In some instances, you may experience a worsening of your condition or original injury due to factors beyond your control, and despite comprehensive medical treatment. In such instances, you must let your employer or supervisor know, and then begin filling...
Injured federal workers working overseas are also eligible for claims benefits even when they are outside the country. This program gives them access to wage-loss benefits, reimbursement or paying of their medical costs as well as the cost of their...
