Frequently Asked Questions
What Rights Does FECA Give to Injured Federal Workers
FECA The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) gives injured federal employees a number of rights, including: The right to file a federal workers' compensation claim. The right to receive medical treatment for work-related injuries or illnesses. The right to receive wage replacement benefits if you are unable to work due to a work-related injury or illness. The right to vocational rehabilitation services if you are unable to return to your previous job. The right to have your claim reviewed if you are denied benefits. FECA also provides [...]
The DOL Doctors of Indiana
The DOL Doctors of Indiana The certified D.O.L. doctors and O.W.C.P. experts at D O L Doctors of Indiana provide excellent injury care and expert O.W.C.P. claims assistance to injured postal employees, V.A. employees, T.S.A. agents, and all other federal employees. Patients love the federal workers compensation experts because they know how to navigate the OWCP claims process and get all legitimate injury claims approved by the Department of Labor, even those that were previously denied. Treating Injured Federal Workers Like Family The D.O.L. doctors [...]
3 Steps to Properly Completing Your CA2 Form for Federal Workers Compensation Claims
3 Steps to Properly Completing Your CA2 Form for Federal Workers Compensation Claims A CA2 form and a federal workers' compensation claim are important documents that help employees who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. These documents enable employees to receive benefits and medical care from their employer's insurance provider or from the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). In this article, we will discuss how to properly complete a CA2 form and a federal workers' compensation claim. CA2 Form The CA2 form is a [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as an OWCP Claim
It may come as a surprise to most that post-traumatic stress disorder is actually something that can be covered under an OWCP claim. The Office of Workers Compensation Programs helps to provide the necessary benefits to those who are injured as a result of the federal work they do. This office considers PTSD claims to be valid and covered as long as the individual suffering from it has sustained their trauma while performing their work. That sort of psychological injury can be just as painful and debilitating as a flesh [...]
Divisions of the OWCP and the Employees Provide Assistance For
DOL Doctors of Indiana prides itself on serving those who have been injured in the course of their work through a partnership with the federal Office of Workers’ Compensation Program. DOL Doctors would love to be your OWCP doctor in Indiana that treats your injuries and operates within the guidelines of the OWCP medical assistance office. There are several specific departments of the OWCP that serve employees that are either federally employed or federally protected. If you work for any of these divisions and have suffered an injury during your [...]
What Sort of Circumstances Surrounding My Injury Might Qualify Me for Federal OWCP Assistance?
Personal Injuries that cause you to file a workers’ compensation claim are likely considerable enough to entitle you to benefits from the OWCP, or the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. This division of the Department of Labor is the federal body responsible for the administration of benefits to those who have suffered in incidents that result in workers’ compensation filings. The law that protects these entitlements is called the FECA, which stands for the Federal Employees Compensation Act. Under this legislation, individuals who are injured are allowed to receive compensation to address [...]