The Federal Workers' Compensation Act (FECA) provides medical and wage loss benefits for Federal civilian employees who are injured on the job.
FECA claims are processed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).
Appeals of OWCP Decisions are heard by the Employees Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB).
OWCP claims are often technical and protracted. Processing of claims can be delayed by bureaucratic inefficiencies. Meritorious claims are often denied due to technical defects.
You need a lawyer who knows how to handle these claims because technical defects can, and do, lead to denials. While the Employees Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) is usually willing to hear your appeal, you are better off having your claim handled correctly from the start. You can save time, energy, and avoid a frustrating denial of your claim by retaining a qualified attorney to review your claim.
We have assisted a variety of federal personnel employed by various agencies, such as: USPS, US Mint, TSA, IRS, EPA, DOE, BOP, FAA, DOI, OPM, SBA, VA etc.
A legal consultation regarding your claim may save time and energy in the future and get your claim off to a solid start.
Here is a link to the U.S. DOL OWCP FAQ website: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/fec-faq.htm