Episode Overview

Chris and Gini reveal shocking new statistics about federal workers' compensation claims and provide essential guidance for getting your OWCP claim approved. Learn why acceptance rates have dropped dramatically and what you can do about it.

Key Topics Covered:

🚨 Breaking News: OWCP Acceptance Rates Plummet

• Only 6.78% of federal employees had accepted injury claims in 2023 (down from 14%)
• Why this dramatic decrease is happening despite increased education efforts

📋 The CA-10 Form: Your Essential Starting Point

• What every federal employee should know when injured at work
• How to report injuries properly and avoid common mistakes
• Why this one-page form should be posted everywhere in federal workplaces

⚖️ Using Laws to Your Benefit

• Understanding your rights under federal workers' compensation law
• How supervisors often violate regulations and what you can do
• The 3-year reporting window most employees don't know about

🩺 Choosing the Right Doctor: The #1 Reason Claims Get Denied

• Why most doctors fail at OWCP cases
• How to search for qualified OWCP doctors in your area
• What to bring to your doctor appointment for success

💡 Three Main Reasons Claims Fail:

1. Employees don't know how to initiate claims
2. Fear of supervisor retaliation
3. Choosing doctors who don't understand OWCP requirements

Important Deadlines & Forms:

• CA-1: Single incident injuries (car accidents, falls, etc.)
• CA-2: Injuries that develop over time (carpal tunnel, arthritis, etc.)
• CA-16: Pays medical bills for first 60 days (must report within 7 days)
• Continuation of Pay (COP): Up to 45 days paid time off for CA-1 injuries

Upcoming Events:

🎯 Second Annual OWCP National Convention

• Date: November 16th (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00-6:00 PM Eastern
• Platform: Facebook Live only (not recorded)
• Content: 3-hour comprehensive training similar to state/national conventions

Resources Mentioned:

• Federal injury statistics: Search "federal work injury and illness statistics OSHA"
• Forms and information: FederalInjuryCenters.com
• Doctor search: "OWCP injury doctor [your city, state]"
• eComp filing: ecomp.dol.gov

Key Takeaways:

• Never give up on denied claims - appeals can succeed years later
• Report injuries immediately, don't wait and hope they improve
• Know your rights and don't let supervisors intimidate you
• Choose doctors who specialize in federal workers' compensation
• Post CA-10 forms everywhere to help fellow employees

Next Episode:

Q&A Session - "Stump the Chump" - Submit your toughest OWCP questions!

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