Federal workers in high-risk occupations put their lives on their line for the American public, and as such, are provided with the needed care should they get injured, with the first specialized form of care being injury presumption due to the very nature of their jobs. OWCP presumes that conditions such as respiratory issues like bronchitis, various cancers due to toxic chemical exposure as well as heart disease due to working in high stress, high pressure environment.

This is put forth by 20 CFR § 10.115(c), which is a piece of legislation that individuals working in federal law enforcement, firefighters, air traffic controllers, and nuclear materials handlers are covered by, making it easier for these individuals to receive compensation under FECA.

If you’re a civilian member of federal law enforcement or a firefighter and it is discovered that you won’t be able to return to work on account of a permanent injury or long-term, chronic illness such as COPD or cancer, you may be provided with vocational rehabilitation services as well as have access to retraining so you can work at a position that can accommodate your present condition.

The idea here is to make sure that you are still able to maintain your benefits and income so you can live a life of dignity and productivity as a member of the federal workforce. Our law firm is able to provide you with assistance if you’re an injured federal worker that works in a high-risk occupation, shortening the time between your injury and your access to your legally mandated benefits.