Scheduled Awards under the Defense Base Act If you are an employee on a U.S. defense installation, or work for a government contractor or subcontractor providing services to the armed forces or service organizations, you
Federal Workers’ Compensation-An Overview, Part 2 If you have been injured as a civilian employee of the U.S. government, you may have a right to compensation for lost wages under the Federal Employee Compensation Act
Federal Workers’ Compensation-An Overview, Part 1 If you are employed by the federal government, or work for a contractor or subcontractor of the federal government, what are your rights to compensation when you have been
Benefits Available under the Defense Base Act Have you or a loved one been injured while working at a U.S. military installation as a civilian employee? Have you been injured on a military construction project
Should You Accept a Modified or Limited Duty Job Offer? If you are a civilian worker for a federal government agency or employer, and you have suffered a workplace injury, you must submit to a
Adverse Referee Opinion The opinion of a referee physician selected by the OWCP is critical to your case. The referee doctor’s opinion can result in the approval or denial of significant monetary benefits and medical
Your Rights to Medical Treatment under the Defense Base Act If you have been injured while working on an American military base, or as an employee of a defense contractor or company providing services to
Appealing the Denial of a Federal Worker’s Compensation Claim If you are an employee of a federal agency or of the federal government, or are a civilian worker on a military installation or with a
An Overview of the Defense Base Act In 1941, the United States Congress passed the Defense Base Act, an extension of the workers’ compensation benefits available under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The
The OWCP (Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs) Adjudication Process If you are a federal employee and have a claim with the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, you may have questions about the process. How does
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