Postal workers are a much-needed part of the federal government given the growing e-commerce businesses that have been boosted by increased connectivity as well as the lowered costs of handheld devices such as phones and tablets which have made it easy to shop for millions of products across the country. Every day, these government workers pack their vans with letters and large packages and go out into their routes to ensure each piece of mail and package is delivered to the right individual.

The work of a USPS letter carrier is not easy, but most employees of the USPS say they feel fulfilled and wouldn’t think of working anywhere else. USPS workers however are prone to injuries simply due to the fact that they carry large packages, sometimes for up to 20 minutes or more as they try to locate the client’s door or house, and they often have to navigate multiple flights of stairs in order to access apartment blocks as well as contend with the blaring hot sun, snow storms, severe winds, tornados, hurricanes and everything in-between.

Thankfully, USPS last mile workers are able to receive assistance in the event they get injured or sick while working under the FERS legislation which instituted federal workers’ compensation programs many decades ago. This program provides a monthly stipend to help injured federal workers seek treatment, manage their incidentals and cost of upkeep as well as other related costs for as long as they are deemed not fit to work.

This program however is fraught with uncertainties, and we often hear injured postal workers ask – how long does it take OWCP to pay a scheduled award? This question is often subjective and will depend on a multitude of factors we’ll take a look at in this post; however, before we continue, it is important to note that it is vital that you work closely with an experienced federal workers’ compensation attorney in order to understand the nuances of your claim, as well as have the same expedited and be compensated comprehensively without leaving any money on the table, something we would love to assist you with.

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At McCready Law, we understand that this may be a difficult time for you financially and may wonder how you could possibly afford legal representation: we’ve heard our client’s pleas, both past and present and it’s because of this that we’d like to announce the availability of flexible monthly payment plans which allow you to access our stellar legal services and have your federal workers’ compensation claim handled in an expeditious manner so you can start receiving your checks in as little time as is possible.

We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and our fees are reviewed by OWCP to ensure fairness as well as have the bulk of your benefits remain untouched for the purposes of supporting your medical care journey and taking care of daily upkeep. If you’re an injured postal worker wondering how long it will take for OWCP to pay out your scheduled award, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Scheduled Award for Injured Postal Workers – What Exactly is It?

A scheduled award, put simply, is a form of compensation provided by the OWCP to injured federal workers who have suffered an impairment or sickness making it difficult or impossible to resume working at their position. These awards are specifically designed to compensated injured postal workers for the loss of use of particular body parts such as hearing or eye loss, or limbs.

Qualifying for Scheduled Award as an Injured Federal Worker

In order to become eligible for a scheduled award, you must have sustained a permanent impairment, which must be documented. In addition, you must have received a medical assessment where a physician notes down your degree of impairment which will then be taken into account when it comes to calculating your scheduled award amount. It is important to note here that your compensation is based on how badly you were impaired, and a specific formula is used by OWCP meant to determine how much this compensation will be.

How Soon Will I Receive My Scheduled Award as an Injured USPS Worker?

Various factors determine the timeline of a schedule award and how soon you will receive it. As an injured USPS worker, it is your responsibility to ensure your medical documents are competed and that they demonstrate causation and the doctor has included your degree of impairment. In addition, ensure that you report the injury to your supervisor in a timely manner and preferably on the same day you got injured or fell ill so you’re provided with the needed forms such as CA-7 and that there are no doubts regarding the legitimacy of your claim.

On average however, the process can take anywhere from three to twelve months depending on the completeness of your file and OWCP’s workload. OWCP may take anywhere from 30 to 90 days to review your documentation, and your medical evaluation may take up to 60 days or less. Following this, OWCP may take about a month to determine eligibility, and another 30 days to process payment.

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Having said that, these timelines are no set in stone, and working with an experienced OWCP injured postal worker lawyer can halve this time as we can liaise with claims processing personnel on your behalf, recommend and send you to OWCP-conversant physicians, ensure that you have a complete file from the get-go, and engage with OWCP on your behalf so time is saved and you receive your compensation in a timely manner. Want to learn more? Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 for your 100% FREE legal consultation into all things federal workers’ compensation for injured USPS workers. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.