Category: FECA
How Do OWCP Schedule Awards Work?
Federal employees who are injured on the job may be entitled to compensation through the federal workers’ compensation system, managed …
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What Benefits Can Injured Federal Employees Receive Under the OWCP?
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) plays a critical role in supporting federal employees who experience work-related injuries or …
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Can You Appeal a Denied PTSD Claim with the VA?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant and often debilitating condition that affects many veterans as a result of their …
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Does FECA Cover Mental Health?
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) covers mental health. The psychological or emotional condition must result from work duties and …
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Can You Return to Work While Receiving Federal Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Federal workers who experience injuries or illnesses on the job often rely on workers’ compensation benefits to cover lost wages …
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How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your FECA Claim?
If you have a pre-existing condition, you may qualify to receive Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) benefits. However, pre-existing conditions …
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FECA Death Benefits
Federal employee death benefits compensate surviving family members of U.S. government workers. If you have lost a loved one because …
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Key Differences Between Federal Employees’ Compensation Act and State Workers’ Compensation
You may have heard that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured on the job. But did …
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The Role of Medical Evidence in FECA Claims
Medical evidence is required for every FECA (Federal Employees’ Compensation Act) claim. You can’t win your case without it. Medical …
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Key FECA Forms Needed for a Successful Claim
Getting injured or contracting illness on the job can be a rough setback. If you are a federal employee or …
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