Short Form Closure FECA-PT2 Procedure Manual
Administrative Review (AR) — an uncontroverted traumatic injury claim in which medical bills are not expected to exceed $1,500 and a wage…
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The Employer Shall Not Contact the Physician by Telephone or Through Personal Visit
The Federal Employee’s Compensation Act [FECA]states, “As the employer, you may monitor the employee’s medical progress and duty status by obtaining periodic…
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Idiopathic Falls
The Claims Examiner will give particular attention to those cases where the injury is due to a fall that may have been…
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Elective (or non-emergency) Surgery
A large number of my consultations are in regard to, “why can’t my doctor get the surgery I desperately need authorized by…
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Did You Know
Representation. Title 20 Chapter 1 Subchapter B Part 10 Subpart F §10.701 “Who may serve as a representative? A claimant may authorize…
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Long-Term Opioid Prescription Therapy
If you have been prescribed opioids for pain for a long period of time, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) Division…
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Recurrence or Not?
A recurrence of the medical condition is a documented need for additional medical treatment after release from treatment for the work-related injury….
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OWCP Ordered Second Opinion Examination
An on the job injured Federal Employee must keep in mind that the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) that is administered by…