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On The Job Injury Information

NOTE: OWCP uses the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition

PEN provides our Injury Section in an effort to help you locate the information and resources you need. We have also designed a new
OWCP Knowledge Base that may answer many of your questions. We also have a new section on Scheduled Awards.

All information contained here is for informational purposes only - you should seek help, support, and guidance from your union, USPS Human Resources or managers, and/or legal guidance from an attorney. Do not rely solely upon information contained here. All links were correct as of posting. We wish you every success.

We cannot answer questions or provide advice relating to on the job injuries or medical problems. Please visit our
On The Job Injury forum.

RED FLAGS for Your Claim

There are certain RED FLAGS that you should watch for in any schedule award claim that you file through OWCP. Please see our Red Flag page:
Click Here

OWCP ANDERSON LETTER - IMPORTANT

USPS NOT TO PHONE CLAIMANTS PHYSICIAN
On July 14, 1999 OWCP Acting Director Shelia Williams sent this
letter to Larry Anderson, USPS Manager of Safety and Risk Management. The letter provides OWCP's interpretation of 20 C.F.R. 10.506 effective January 4, 1999 and advises USPS that they cannot contact an OWCP claimants physician. The letter speaks for itself. Read Here

USPS States
Under the provisions of the Postal Reorganization Act, 39 U.S.C. 1005 (c), all employees of the United States Postal Service are covered by the
Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).

FECA is administered by the
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), United States Department of Labor. OWCP determines whether the employee, or a survivor of the employee, is entitled to benefits under FECA. The director of OWCP and his or her designees have the exclusive authority to administer, interpret, and enforce the provisions of the Act.

OWCP KNOWLEDGE BASE
It is imperative that you read and review our OWCP Knowledge Base. Many of your questions and concerns may be addressed there.
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YOU MAY NEED

FORMS: CA-1, CA-2, CA2a, Ca-7 and much more.
You can find, and download, almost any form you will need relating to a work injury or disease at this Dept. of Labor link:
FORMS

eLAWS:

The
elaws Advisors are interactive e-tools that provide easy-to-understand information about a number of federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates the interaction you might have with an employment law expert. It asks questions and provides answers based on responses given.

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