Why Handling an OWCP Claim Without Guidance Can Backfire
Some federal workers approach an OWCP claim the same way they would any other workplace injury. You get hurt, notify your employer, see a doctor, fill out some forms, and...
Read MoreSome federal workers approach an OWCP claim the same way they would any other workplace injury. You get hurt, notify your employer, see a doctor, fill out some forms, and...
Read MoreA significant number of OWCP claims face delays or denials for one reason that surprises federal workers: the medical records don’t clearly support their claim. In many cases, the injured...
Read MoreNot all, but many federal employees assume their OWCP claim ends once they return to work. The thinking is understandable: if you’re back on the job, the case must be...
Read MoreMany people have the common instinct to ignore injuries until they escalate. You get hurt at work, but it doesn’t feel serious enough to make a big deal out of...
Read MoreIt seems like a simple assumption. If you’re injured on the job as a federal employee, you should be covered, right? And in theory, that’s true. But in practice, it’s...
Read MoreMost people think of workplace injuries as something immediate and obvious, like a fall, a lifting injury, or a sudden accident. But not every serious or life-threatening condition shows up...
Read MoreWhen you’re hurt on the job, filing an OWCP claim may feel like a routine/automated formality, something you fill out and wait on. But the reality is different. Strict federal...
Read MoreOne of the most common questions federal employees ask immediately after an injury is whether they’re still covered, even if the accident didn’t happen inside their office or facility. The...
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