Why Do OWCP Injury Claims Typically Slow Down in December? OWCP (Office of Workers' Compensation Programs) injury claims can experience a slowdown during the holiday season for several interconnected reasons: Administrative and Staffing Issues: During the holiday period, many government and administrative offices operate with reduced hours or are closed for several [...]

Applying for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as a postal worker involves a series of steps. Here's a general outline of the process: 1. Determine Eligibility - To be eligible for FMLA, you must meet the following criteria: Have worked for the Postal Service for at least 12 months. Have [...]

Shoulder Surgeries for Injured Federal WorkersGetting shoulder surgery approved under the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (DOL-OWCP) involves several detailed steps. Here’s a guide to help you through the process:1. Report the InjuryImmediate Notification: Inform your employer about the shoulder injury as soon as possible.Form CA-1 or CA-2: Depending on [...]

The Importance of Getting Injured Federal Workers Back to Work Getting injured federal workers back to work safely and appropriately is important for several reasons: Benefits for the Employee: Financial Security: Injured workers can maintain their income and financial security through continued wages instead of relying solely on federal workers' compensation benefits, [...]

Tips for Properly Completing Your CA-2 Completing the OWCP Form CA-2 accurately and thoroughly can be crucial for a smooth claims process. Here are some tips to help you with your OWCP claims: Before you start: Ensure eligibility: Confirm that your condition qualifies as an occupational disease and not a traumatic injury [...]

Changes in FECA The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) has undergone several changes throughout its history, with the most notable ones occurring in: 1974: Increased compensation: This reform allowed injured federal workers to receive their full salary (minus a small amount) while on leave due to a work-related injury or illness. This [...]

Why Are There Fewer OWCP Claims in December? Reasons Behind the December Slowdown in OWCP Claims Processing The deceleration in the processing of claims by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) or analogous agencies in December can be attributed to various factors. It is crucial to understand that the specific causes [...]

How to Get Paid on Your OWCP Claim To get compensation benefits on an OWCP claim, you must first file a claim. You can do this by completing Form CA-1, which is available from your employing agency or on the OWCP website. Once you have completed the form, you must submit it [...]

CA-20 Attending Physician's ReportOWCP Form CA-20 is the Attending Physician's Report. It is a medical report that is required by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) before payment of compensation for loss of wages or permanent disability can be made to the employee. The form is used to [...]

Learn About OWCP Form CA-2 The OWCP Form CA-2 is a form used by federal employees to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits for an occupational disease. An occupational disease is a condition that is caused by exposure to hazards in the workplace over a period of time. To be eligible [...]