The work of a USPS last mile worker is demanding by its very nature, and mail carriers often find themselves standing for long periods of time in hot or inclement weather, which requires a great deal of stamina and mental resolve. USPS workers often fall ill simply due to the physical demands of the job, and many may not be able to return to work on account of health complications such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which is an autoimmune syndrome which manifests as fatigue, dizziness upon standing, lightheadedness and even fainting spells. POTS may make it virtually impossible for a last mile worker to perform their duties efficiently due to the lots of standing and moving around one has to do on the job, impacting their performance as well as mental health.

FECA is a piece of legislation which outlines means by which ill or injured USPS and other federal workers can recover compensation as well as go into a modified form of retirement on account of disability known and FERS disability compensation. That said, just because this program exists doesn’t mean that it’s easy for a claim to get accepted, and approval is not automatic – one has to prove that their disability impacts their ability to work as well as demonstrate that they are unable to work at a similar position in or out of federal service.

On top of that, medical reports need to demonstrate causation, and the exams must be done to the specifications of OPM. To this end, it is important to work closely with the best FERS disability compensation law firm so you can expedite the process as well as ensure approval, and it would be an honor for us to help you with this and so much more so you can be taken care of during this difficult time as an injured or unwell USPS last mile worker.

Experienced FERS Disability Lawyers for USPS Workers With POTS

Are you looking for the best FERS disability compensation lawyer for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced federal disability compensation attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 30 years of fine-tuned experience where we’ve helped thousands of injured and unwell federal workers from different departments apply for, receive and even have their benefits reinstated after suffering an injury or falling in due to the exacerbation or worsening of their underlying health conditions.

We help injured USPS workers across the country and work closely with a trusted network of nationwide attorneys and law firms, and due to our understanding and appreciation of the fact that this may be a financially difficult time for you, we would like to offer our legal services on a flat hourly fees basis which remain the same for the duration of the processing of your claim. In addition, we work closely with a team of trusted and OWCP-savvy physicians and investigators to make sure that your medical reports are objective and in line with OPM’s demands, all the while making sure to keep you updated on the progress of your case, as well as acting as direct liaisons with OPM so you don’t have to lift a finger to do anything except heal from your condition. If you were diagnosed with POTS while working for USPS as a letter carrier, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

What is POTS in USPS Workers and How Does it Impact Us?

POTS or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system manifesting as an abnormal increase in one’s heart rate from lying down to standing up. In individuals with POTS, their heart rate and blood pressure shoot up in an unusual manner when they attempt to get up, and their heart rate often exceeds 30 beats a minute within just ten minutes of standing.

Some of the most common symptoms associated with POTS include the following:

1. Increased heart rate of over 120 bpm within 10 minutes of standing
2. Dizziness or lightheadedness
3. A feeling of wanting to faint or lose consciousness
4. Chronic fatigue that worsens with physical activity
5. A feeling of nausea, abdominal bloating and wanting to vomit
6. Altered bowel habits
7. An increase in sweating or intolerance to heat

Managing POTS in USPS Letter Carriers

POTS does not have a definitive cure, but patients can manage it by making some lifestyle modifications such as increased fluid and salt intake to expand blood volume may help, as well as wearing compression stockings to improve blood flow, and exercise which features cardiovascular toning may all assist in managing the condition. Medications which have been shown to help include things like beta-blockers which may reduce heart rate, fludrocortisone to increase blood volume, as well as droxidopa, a medication used for neurogenic orthostatic hypertension.

Best FERS Disability Compensation Attorneys – Call Us Today!

USPS workers with POTS may find it hard to stand for prolonged periods of time which may make them miss job targets. In addition, because they may need more frequent rest periods to manage their symptoms, they may get unfairly disciplined by their superiors, and their absenteeism due to their condition may put their work in jeopardy. If you are a USPS worker with POTS syndrome, please reach out to us NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can further advise you on your compensation options available via the FERS disability compensation program. The consultation is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.