How Long Does It Take to Process a CA7 Federal Workers’ Compensation Claim? Insights from Dr. Guliani’s Team at Federal Injury Centers of Miami Beach If you’re a federal employee injured on the job, filing a CA7 Claim for Compensation is a critical step to securing the benefits you deserve under the Federal [...]

What is ECOMP for Federal Employees?If you’re a federal employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may have heard the term ECOMP mentioned during the claims process. But what exactly is ECOMP, and how does it help you manage your federal workers’ compensation claim? Let's break it down — and if [...]

How Will the Trump Administration Effect USPS Postal Workers? The new Trump administration's impact on USPS postal workers could be significant, based on previous actions and current policy discussions: Privatization Efforts: There have been discussions and reports suggesting that the Trump administration might push for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). [...]

What To Look for in a Federal Workers Compensation Attorney When you’re injured on the job as a federal employee, navigating the federal workers’ compensation system can be a complex and daunting process. The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides benefits for federal workers who are injured or become ill as a result [...]

Common Challenges in Filling Out Claims Filing a federal workers' compensation claim can be a complex and often daunting process for many employees. Understanding the common challenges faced during this process can help federal workers navigate the system more effectively and secure the benefits they deserve. 1. Understanding Eligibility Requirements One of the [...]

5 Things to Know When Filling Out Your Ca-1 Filling out a CA-1 form, which is used for filing a claim for compensation due to traumatic injury in the federal workforce, can be a critical step in ensuring you receive the benefits you deserve. Here are five essential things to know when completing [...]

Continuation of Pay (COP) for Federal Employees with OWCP Injury Claims Continuation of Pay (COP) is a crucial benefit for federal employees who sustain traumatic injuries in the course of their duties. Administered under the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), COP ensures that eligible employees continue receiving their regular salary while recovering [...]

Chiropractors & OWCP Claims In the context of a Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) claim handled by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), a chiropractor can be recognized as a treating physician under specific conditions. Conditions Under Which a Chiropractor Can Be a Treating Physician: Diagnosis of Subluxation: The chiropractor must diagnose [...]

The Union Steward's Role in an OWCP Claim for an Injured Postal Worker A Union Steward plays a crucial role in an Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) claim for an injured postal worker. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks they typically handle: 1. Guidance and Support Educating the Worker: The union [...]