When to Turn to an OWCP Attorney for a Federal Workers Compensation Claim Turning to an OWCP (Office of Workers' Compensation Programs) attorney for a federal workers' compensation claim might be necessary under several circumstances: Claim Denial - If your initial claim for workers' compensation benefits has been denied, an attorney can [...]
Is My Injury Serious Enough to File a Claim?Here are some factors to consider when deciding if your federal work injury is worth filing a claim with OWCP:Severity of the injury: If your injury requires medical attention, results in lost wages, or has long-term impacts on your ability to work, then filing a [...]
Here are the first five things you should do if you get injured while working at the USPS: Seek medical attention: This is the most crucial step. Your health and well-being come first. Get immediate medical attention for your injury, regardless of how severe it seems. Explain to the federal workers compensation [...]
Appealing a Denied CA-1 There are two main routes for appealing a denied CA-1: Reconsideration by OWCP: You can request OWCP to reconsider their decision. This involves submitting a written request within 30 days of receiving the denial letter. The request should clearly state your disagreement with the decision and explain any [...]
A Brief History of the OWCP Program for Federal Workers The OWCP program, formally known as the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), has a long and evolving history of protecting federal workers injured or ill on the job. Here's a glimpse: 1908: Early Seeds: Recognizing the dangers of certain government jobs, President [...]
