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What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)? And Why Does It Matter?

One of the most important milestones in a federal workers’ compensation case is reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI). Many claimants mistakenly believe MMI means they’ve fully recovered. However, it simply...

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Learn how an AMA Guides impairment rating is determined, why doctors may reach different conclusions, and how it can affect your Schedule Award.

Why The AMA Guides Matter for Schedule Awards

The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment – for many claimants, it’s unfamiliar terminology that sounds overly technical or something only doctors need to understand. However, the AMA...

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Why the Right Doctor Can Make or Break a Schedule Award

Some federal workers assume that once OWCP accepts their claim, the hardest part is over. They receive medical treatment, recover as much as possible, and even return to work in...

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Learn how schedule award benefits work under OWCP, who qualifies, and how federal employees can maximize compensation.

What Is a Schedule Award and How Do You Get One?

Some injured federal workers believe their compensation ends when they return to work. But that’s often just the beginning. If your injury results in permanent impairment to a covered body...

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