Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker. The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 29 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away. The short coffee break format highlights solutions and gives directions on how to successfully resolve any federal workers compensation claim related issue. So if you are a federal employee and you want to learn about OWCP - DOL & FECA workers compensation....pour a cup of coffee and drop by...you will be glad you did.(Q) Are there any restrictions on when an employee can take leave for the birth or adoption of a child?Leave to bond with a newborn child or for a newly placed adopted or foster child must conclude within 12 months after the birth or placement. The use of intermittent FMLA leave for these purposes is subject to the employer’s approval. If the newly born or newly placed child has a serious health condition, the employee has the right to take FMLA leave to care for the child intermittently, if medically necessary and such leave is not subject to the 12-month limitation.(Q) When can a parent take leave for a newborn?Mothers and fathers have the same right to take FMLA leave to bond with a newborn child. A mother can also take FMLA leave for prenatal care, incapacity related to pregnancy, and for her own serious health condition following the birth of a child. A father can also use FMLA leave to care for his spouse who is incapacitated due to pregnancy or child birth.For more information go to show transcripts for downloading answers to this episodes questions from other injured workers.Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola Florida, Georgia, Alabama   or Oklahoma City you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center or FWC Medical Centers. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or 813-215-4356 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/or https://fedcompconsultants.com/Also you can find OWCP -DOL  Fed Comp Coffee Break Podcast on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast.  Be sure and subscribe, like, and/or share a comment or review if you find this podcast information to be beneficial. 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.You can file an oral hearing in ECOMP by uploading a written request to your claims examiner into ECOMP. The Claims examiner has thirty days to respond by DFEC procedure manual rule. One of these Oral Hearing appeal options is the employee’s right to request and receive an Oral Hearing or Review of the Written Record. The Oral Hearing is a non-adversarial hearing with the employee, (and/or your designated  employee’s representative (which can be your treating doctor, attorney or designated representative ie. Union rep etc, along with the hearing examiner and a professional transcriber present. The Oral Hearing gives the employee the opportunity to present additional facts and evidence for the examiner’s consideration and allows the claimant to further present his/her case before any final decision by the examiner and OWCP can be rendered. This is a powerful tool that you can use to assist in appeals when there is a breakdown in communication with your claims examiner on matters where delays are based on non sensical errors or miscommunications. More information is found in the show's transcript!Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola Florida  or Oklahoma City you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center or FWC Medical Centers. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/or https://fedcompconsultants.com/ Also you can find Fed Comp Coffee Break Podcast on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast.  Be sure and subscribe, like, and/or share a comment or review if you find this podcast information to be beneficial. 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.If you are injured, you probably are currently on a medical restriction related to your accepted federal workers compensation claim. As such, this means that your doctor has instructed your employee agency that you are not able to perform certain job duties or actions during your normal workday due to medical restrictions. But one of the big misunderstandings that injured workers have is the following question, “What am I allowed to do with my self-care activities? What that doctor has not ordered or give instructions on, by completing a return-to-work status form such as a CA-17 & CA-5C is that you must stop performing specific actions which you need to execute in order to live your normal daily life.The CA-17 is a form which the OWCP directs both the injured worker’s supervisor and his/her treating physician to complete. The CA-17 is a legal OWCP document for reporting work status to OWCP not to the employee agencyThe OWCP Form 5c Work Capacity Evaluation Musculoskeletal Conditions is also a work status for that can be completed by the injured worker’s treating physician, but it DOES NOT contain any information regarding the employee’s:clinical diagnosisother disabling conditionsthe treating physician’s clinical findingsMore information is found in the show's transcript!Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola Florida  or Oklahoma City you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center or FWC Medical Centers. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/ Also you can find Fed Comp Coffee Break Podcast on Youtube Be sure and subscribe, like, and/or share a comment or review if you find this podcast information to be beneficial. 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.Section 1:15 of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Practice Manual states that Social Security Disability Retirement (SSDR) benefits are payable concurrently with FECA compensation. However, this does not mean that an injured federal worker claimant can receive both Social Security Disability benefits and temporary disability benefits under FECA without any reduction.When an injured federal worker is eligible for both SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RETIREMENT and temporary disability benefits under FECA, the SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RETIREMENT benefits are typically subject to an offset or reduction. The purpose of this reduction is to prevent the claimant from receiving a double benefit for the same period of disability, as both SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RETIREMENT and FECA temporary disability benefits are meant to provide financial assistance during periods of disability. Generally, the reduction is designed to ensure that the total amount of benefits the claimant receives (when combining SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RETIREMENT and FECA) does not exceed a certain percentage of their average pre-disability earnings.For the scenario of a federal employee who is eligible for temporary disability benefits under FECA and also qualifies for permanent Social Security Disability benefits due to a disability that makes them permanently unable to return to a government position of employment. Listen to the podcast and download the attached show transcript for  an explanation of the relevant federal laws and provisions for eligibility of receiving SSDI & OWCP temporary disability or FERS disability benefits concurrently. Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola or Jacksonville Florida  or Oklahoma City you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center or FWC Medical Centers. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/Fed Comp Coffee Break Podcast on Youtube  Be sure and subscribe, like, and/or share a comment or review if you find this podcast information to be beneficial. 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (LWEC). The loss of wage-earning capacity determination performed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8115 provides that an injured worker will not be penalized for returning to a lower-paying job because of a disabling condition. It also permits the adjustment of compensation to reflect partial rather than total disability, if the requirements of the law are strictly met. So how does wage loss compensation get denied based on a LWEC decision by a OWCP claims examiner? Some government  employees who have had their medically suitable job withdrawn by the Employee agency as a result of the National Reassessment Process (NRP) are being denied wage loss compensation by OWCP because of a previous LWEC decision. How does this happen?OWCP DFEC Procedure Manual lists procedures that establish that after an employee with an accepted claim has returned to work for at least 60 days, (you guys have heard me call this the “60 day rule” in previous podcasts. The claims examiner  has the right to  determine if the salary that the injured worker/claimant is being paid, fairly and reasonably represents that employee’s actual wage earning capacity.The Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) has ruled repeatedly that once a formal LWEC has been issued, it can only be changed  in three circumstances: ·        The original LWEC rating was in error; ·        The claimant’s medical condition has changed; or ·        The claimant has been vocationally rehabilitated, i.e. is working in a new job which             pays at least 25% more than the current pay of the job he or she was working            when the original LWEC was performed.ECAB decisions that that support your appeal of a odd-lot job offer withdraw and/or LWEC 0% decision:Baggett, 50 ECAB 560; Wade, 37 ECAB 556 (1986); Rowe, Docket No.88-1179 (issued September 27, 1988); and Moss, Docket No. 89-846 (issued July 26, 1989), Woolever, 29 ECAB 114, Emory, 47 ECAB 371, and in Weisman, 50 ECAB 418For more information please read the attached transcript! Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola or Jacksonville Florida  you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/Fed Comp Coffee Break Podcast on Youtube 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.OWCP Form  CA-7 Claim for Compensation, is used for claiming compensation for wage loss due to an on-the-job injury when leave is used most of the time. But it also is used for other things that I want to cover in today’s podcast.  There are 4 basic reasons for filing a CA-7 form in SECTION 2 of the form. Reimbursement for Leave without pay,, Leave buy back, Other wage loss; specify type, such as downgrade, loss of night differential, etc. and lastly a schedule award for a financial settlement for their work related  injuries. Now the CA-7 form itself requires that the injured worker complete the front side and submit it to the employer. The employer completes the reverse (side or page 2) and forwards it to OWCP.  When  OWCP  does  not  timely  receive  CA-7s, employees suffer delayed payment of benefits. Now there is a new process of filing the CA-7 form and that is filing the form electronically in ECOMP. So let’s dive in on this topic and also we are going to touch on a topic that most people do not understand that is associated with the CA-7 form and that is LWEC or lost wage earning capacity.CA-7s should be filed via the injured workers ECOMP dashboard. The form can be found in ECOMP under the forms section. The injured worker can track the form’s submission to OWCP via the dashboard. If the form has not been forwarded to OWCP within the required 5 working days, a grievance investigation should be initiated.FECA Act Federal law: 20 CFR 10.111(c) and 10.112(c) provide:Upon receipt of Form CA-7 from the employee...the employer shall complete the appropriate portions of the form. As soon as possible, but no more than five working days after receipt from the employee, the employer shall forward the completed Form CA-7 ...to OWCP. Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (LWEC). The loss of wage-earning capacity determination performed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8115 provides that an injured worker will not be penalized for returning to a lower-paying job because of a disabling condition. It also permits the adjustment of compensation to reflect partial rather than total disability Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa Florida  you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center. To make a consult with Dr. Tayor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/ 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.You have been injured on the job.  What are you supposed to do?  What type of a condition is it, and what paperwork is required?  This handbook will walk you through the basic steps of getting the needed medical care, and then guide you through the sometimes complicated and confusing steps of reporting and documenting your compensation case. Anytime you have questions or need assistance in dealing with a workers' compensation issue, you can call and ask to see me for a consultation at M&R Medical & Therapy  and/or  speak Dr. Taylor or  our Workers' Compensation Specialist  for assistance and advice.  This podcast episode does not cover all the details of the Federal Employee's Compensation Act or all the benefits employees may be due.  Rather, it is intended to provide quick and simple guidance that will help you through the majority of the situations you will encounter if you suffer a job-related injury or disease.Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims.Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa Florida  you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center. To make a consult with me to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/  

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                                                   VIDEO SURVEILLANCEInjured federal workers who draw wage loss compensation should assume that investigators associated with the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) have covertly filmed them or will film them. This is a very common technique and tool of investigating an OWCP federal injury claim. The Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board also known as ECAB,  issued a decision on Sept. 26 (Docket 11-863) that addresses a number of issues involving Employee agency. OIG surveillance videotape. All federal  injured workers, OWCP approved doctors and/or advocates should be familiar with this important decision. It is important because it addresses a critical distinction between use of surveillance videotape for the purposes of 1) fraud investigation and 2) for claims development.ECAB reviewed this injured workers termination case dispute and reversed the termination on several grounds—two are detailed below: First, the Employee agencyviolated the regulations prohibiting direct contact with the treating physician, 20 CFR 10.506. The Board wrote: It is clear that the agents of the employing establishment took an active, and in some issues decisive, role in developing appellant’s claim and building the case for termination of her benefits. The Board finds that OWCP departed from the implementing regulations by relying on evidence obtained through direct contact between agents of the employer and appellant’s (injured worker) treating physician… OWCP should have rejected evidence generated by a violation of the applicable regulations. Second, the injured worker was not afforded the required notice regarding the existence of the surveillance video and its intended use for the purpose of obtaining an adverse medical opinion. For more information review the transcript!Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims.Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa Florida  you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at  M & R Medical & Therapy Center. To make a consult with Dr. Taylor  to discuss your case or if you know someone if Florida who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or go  to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/ 

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                                   Injured Worker’s Responsibilities      To seek or accept suitable employment.      To resume regular Federal employment if capable.      To provide physician with information on any available light duty.      To advise employing agency of limitations imposed by attending physician.     To report efforts to obtain suitable employment, if requested by OWCP.                                                          Employer’s Responsibilities      Authorize medical caree      If alternative positions are available for a partially disabled employee, advise the        employee in writing of specific duties and physical demands.      Where no alternative position is available, advise the injured worker of any                accommodations the  agency can make.   Employer must consider the physical or emotional restrictions placed on an       injured worker due to the work injury as well as any concurrent, non-injury related ailments.  Agency personnel can request work restrictions directly from the physician, from    the OWCP nurse, or OWCP.  If work restrictions differ, OWCP will determine which are appropriate.                           How Does the HIPPA Law Affect the Employing Agency?HIPAA prohibits health providers from discussing or giving information to anyone without a patient release. This includes other physicians. Now listen up this is a word of caution and advise! This HiPPA law  hinders the employing agencies from obtaining medical information directly  from the injured worker’s physician.A light duty assignment is provided to IW to accommodate the restrictions.Prepare a written assignment for IW. Duties must meet the physical requirements.Verbal assignment allowed, but written assignment should be made within two days.Assignment can be job modification of an existing job with light duties.Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims.Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need an OWCP approved medical provider, Dr. Taylor  also is located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900https://mrtherapycenter.com/

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.Family Medical & Leave Act (FMLA) Paper Work Tutorial helpful tips!Employee rights under the FMLA . The Family and Medical Leave Act does not give federal workers any additional paid leave, beyond the paid leave to which federal workers  are entitled under FMLA rules and provisions with the Government service workers and any related postal handbooks and manuals. Rather, the law guarantees employees:♦  The right to take time off, using annual leave or leave without pay (LWOP) in most situations, and sick leave in certain circumstances, for the purposes listed above.♦  The right to retain the job and its benefits. The employer may not discontinue or change an employee's benefits, change his or her job rights, place the employee on restricted sick leave or take disciplinary action against the employee for taking leave covered by the FMLA.♦  The right to be informed. The employer is required by the FMLA to inform employees that they have a right to leave under the law, and to inform employees whether any leave they have requested is covered by the FMLA.Specific rules and regulations . Employee rights and employer responsibilities under the FMLA are governed by detailed federal regulations and by Section 515 of the Postal Service's Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM).WHO is eligible employee use FMLA leave?A covered employer must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12 month period for one or more of the following reasons:for the birth of a son or daughter, and to bond with the newborn child;for the placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care, and to bond with that child;to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent – but not a parent “in-law”) with a serious health condition;to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition; orfor qualifying exigencies arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status as a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or Regular Armed Forces.The FMLA also allows eligible employees to take up to 26 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a “single 12-month period” to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.Click here for the NALC FMLA forms.Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims.Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comf you need an OWCP approved medical provider, Dr. Taylor is located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900https://mrtherapycenter.com/

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                                                 FECA Bulletin 23-03         OWCP expands period for submitting evidence in initial claims to 60 daysThe Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)  law has some legislated changes that affect OWCP & DOL. Under Section 5305(c) of the Act, effective March 7, 2023, injured federal workers covered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) will now have 60 days to supply evidence in support of an initial claim. Specifically, the legislation directed the secretary of labor to  amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) regulations at 20 CFR 10.121 to increase the minimum time to submit supporting documentation on an initial claim from 30 to 60 days, and 2) modify the FECA procedure manual to do the same. OWCP has explained the revised regulations and changes in FECA Bulletin 23-03 that it issued on Jan. 9 of this year. The FECA Bulletin basically says “Claimants should be aware that the expanded 60-day time frame applies only to the initial adjudication of a claim.”The Department of Labor published a final rule in the Federal Register which became effective on March 7, 2023) amending 20 CFR 10.121 to read:If the claimant submits factual evidence, medical evidence, or both, but OWCP determines that this evidence is not sufficient to meet the burden of proof, OWCP will inform the claimant of the additional evidence needed. You the claimant will be allowed at least 60 days to submit the evidence required. Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need an OWCP approved medical provider, Dr. Taylor is located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900https://mrtherapycenter.com/

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                                             OWCP Contract NursesOWCP utilizes contracted nursing services in order to facilitate an injured worker’s claim. OWCP nurse intervention program and other programs available are utilized  by OWCP claims examiners to improve case management and/or reducing costs. The nurse intervention program provides a nurse to work directly with the employee with the intent of helping that employee return to the work environment as soon as possible. They are generally assigned for 120 days, but may be extended for longer periods if warranted. The nurses can fulfill different roles including: Making assessments of the initial extent of the injury;Coordinating treatment necessary for recovery;Communicating return-to-work expectations;OWCP nurses may be identified by the titles of “COP Nurse“, “Field Nurse“, or “Nurse Case Manager”. The use of a contracted nursing by OWCP service is permitted by 20 CFR 10.310(a). OWCP has published a Field Nurse Handbook (FNHB) describing the roles and responsibilities of the assigned contract nurses. OWCP has separate guidelines for COP Nurses (during the initial Continuation of Pay period) and Field Nurses.Link to the Field Nurse Handbook website:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/FECA/regs/compliance/DFECfolio/FNHB-PT1Nurse Case Managers can be helpful or a hindrance with your injury claim. Federal employees can elect whether to work with a Nurse Case Manager but be ready for potential retaliation and difficulties if you refuse to work with the nurse case managers. Federal employees have the sole right to select whether they want the nurse to be at their appointments with their treating physician. Federal employees can elect on whether to allow a Nurse Case Manager to be present during their physician visit or to talk to their physician after their visit. Federal employee’s treating physician can ALSO chose  whether or not to talk with a Nurse Case Manager or to allow them into their office.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa Florida or  you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at in Florida  located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900https://mrtherapycenter.com/

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.OPM Disability Retirement is a benefit granted to all Federal Employees who meet the criteria of "Disability". By "Disability", however, it does not mean that you must be completely physically incapacitated or disabled either; rather, it simply requires that you demonstrate by examination and history that you are no longer able to provide effective service in the essential elements of your job. Notice how by that standard definition, you do not need to be "totally disabled" in order to be eligible for Federal or Postal disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS. The Office of Personnel Management of your employer reviews all applications for Federal Disability Retirement. It is a benefit which should be looked at as an entitlement and an investment. FERS Provides Early Retirement for both Medical and/or Psychological Conditions. Many people do not understand that and do not know their own rights. OK…listen up who qualifies for Medical Disability Retirement!You cannot continue to do the work for which you were hired …not that you can not work but that you can not work at the position or an equivalent position for which you were hired.Cannot perform any gainful employment The disability must be expected to last at least one year. Easier and fairer qualification criteria than Social Security Disability Requires a physician's medical opinion, following OPM rules                                                      FERS Eligibility RequirementsYou must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for disability retirement:You must have completed at least 18 months of Federal civilian service which is creditable under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). You must, while employed in a position subject to the retirement system, have become disabled, because of disease or injury, for useful and efficient service in your current position. The disability must be expected to last at least one year. Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need an OWCP approved medical provider:Dr. Taylor  also is located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900https://mrtherapycenter.com/

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                         What earnings  information must a government employee report?An employee who is receiving compensation for partial or total disability must advise OWCP immediately of any  outside employment, outside income (no matter how small)  including any concurrent dissimilar employment held at the time of injury, even if the injury did not result in any lost time in that position. The employee must report even those earnings which do not seem likely to affect his or her level of benefits. Many kinds of income, though not all, will result in reduction of compensation benefits. While earning income will not necessarily result in a reduction of compensation, failure to report income may result in forfeiture of all benefits paid during the reporting period.There are two primary ways an injured worker will be asked to report: on OWCP forms CA-7 and EN-1032.Section 3 of the CA-7 states: You must report all earnings from employment (outside your federal job); include any employment for which you received a salary, wages, income, sales commissions, piece- work, or payment of any kind during the period(s) claimed in Section 2. Include self-employment, involvement in business enterprises, as well as service with the military forces. Fraudulent concealment of employment or failure to report income may result in forfeiture of compensation benefits and/or criminal prosecution. Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville or other areas of Florida you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at the clinic at 813-877-6900 .

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.         Explaining Common Questions on Rights, Rules, Laws & Regulations                         How and when is a notice of traumatic injury filed?(a)  For injuries sustained on or after September 7, 1974, a notice of injury must be filed within three years of the injury.(The form contains the necessary words of claim.) The requirements for filing notice are further described in 5 U.S.C. 8119. (b)  Another section covers timely filing as well at  § 10.205 addressing time requirements for filing claims for continuation of pay.(1) If the claim is not filed within three years, compensation may still be allowed if notice of injury was given within 30 days or the employer had actual knowledge of the injury or death within 30 days after occurrence. This knowledge may consist of written records or verbal                                     You Have The Right to Choose Your Own DoctorThe employer should advise the employee of the right to his or her initial choice of physician. The employer shall allow the employee to select a qualified physician,                       Your EA has 5 days to submit your CA7 to OWCP-DOL What should the employer do when an employee files an initial claim for compensation due to disability or permanent impairment?Upon receipt of Form CA-7 from the employee, or someone acting on his or her behalf, the employer shall complete the appropriate portions of the form. As soon as possible, but no more than five working days after receipt from the employee, the employer shall forward the completed Form CA-7 and any accompanying medical report to OWCP.... more on the episode!Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville or other areas of Florida you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at his clinic at 813-877-6900.

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.How to meet 5th element causality requirements in  OWCP DOL new case filing!Causal Relationship: GeneralFor filing a workers’ compensation claim, the burden of proof is on the injured worker. Therefore, it is the injured worker’s responsibility to show a causal relationship between their  disability and an on-the-job injury, or their claimed occupational disease and conditions/factors  of employment.To qualify for workers’ compensation, the employee must be covered under the FECA act; there must be an injury or disease claimed to be related to employment; the employee must make a timely filing of the claim within the provisions of FECA; the injury or disease must be the result of activity in the performance of duty; and the employee’s injury or disease must have been proximately caused by, or aggravated by, a work-related injury or by employment conditions, ie., there must be a causal relationship.There are two kinds of evidence under FECA: factual, which refers to evidence submitted by the employee; and medical, which refers to evidence submitted by physicians.In addition to factual evidence, reliable and substantial medical evidence which establishes an accurate history of injury in traumatic injury claims, or an accurate description of working conditions in occupational illness claims must be submitted in order to establish a causal relationship. This medical information must be provided by a qualified physician.  The employee must first write a statement describing the work-related injury or work-related illness, the conditions of employment, including daily on-the-job activities, and how the employee believes specific work activities and conditions caused his or her injury or illness. This statement must go into specific detail of work activities & conditions relevant to the claimed injury or disease to decide a claim. Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need an OWCP approved medical provider:You can find Dr. Taylor in Oklahoma at Ellis Clinic 5100 N Brookline Ave Ste 465, 73112-3625, Oklahoma City (405) 917-5336Dr. Taylor  also is located at M & R Medical & Therapy in Tampa at 4150 N. Armenia Ave. Ste. 102, Tampa Florida 33607 (813) 877-6900

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.How to File an OWCP DOL  Form - Introduction to the ECOMP Claims ProcessReporting a workplace incident and filing a claim for compensation require different forms, depending upon your employment status and government organization. Not all government agencies use ECOMP for form filing. You can check to see what forms your agency files through ECOMP by clicking "Register" from the ECOMP homepage and then selecting your employing government organization.If your agency uses ECOMP for form filing, you will be able to manage the entire process from your Employee Dashboard. You can get to your Employee Dashboard by clicking "Sign In" on the ECOMP homepage. Lately I am seeing more and more employee agencies utilizing ECOMP portal for E-filing of CA-1 & Ca-2 forms for establishing a case. We have been using paper CA forms and uploading them into ECOMP …forever but now many employers like for example the VA require that you fill out the CA forms online on the portal. So I want to walk you through some of these new online filing requirements. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CQS USERS: Starting April 27th, CQS will be integrated directly into the Employees' Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) and will be decommissioned as a standalone system. If you do not already have an ECOMP account, please register for one to access this information. Once a case number has been assigned, you can submit information pertaining to that case file through ECOMP's Document Upload feature, available from the ECOMP homepage. To use this feature, you will need your last name, case number, date of birth and date of injury.  Click on PODCAST Transcript for more information... Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville or other areas of Florida you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at his clinic at 813-877-6900.

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.                                         What is a consequential injury or condition?1.    Define ‘consequential illness/injury or conditions2.    List the steps required to develop for a consequential illness/injury including for psychological conditions.Consequential Injury: Any injury or illness occurring as a result of/due to treatment of accepted occupational illness or covered condition .Consequential condition, injury or illness must occur AFTER primary condition accepted.For establishing a consequential condition, the FECA act and the DFEC procedure manual clearly outline that if the second injury or medical condition is a result of an accepted OWCP injury then the second injury is a consequence of the original injury and the second injury would be accepted by OWCP.  After the original acceptance of a claim, an injury occurring outside the performance of duty may affect the compensability of an existing accepted injury.  Consequential Injury. This kind of injury occurs because of weakness or impairment caused by a work-related injury, and it may affect the same part of the body as the original injury or a different area altogether.  See transcript for further information...Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville or other areas of Florida you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at his clinic at 813-877-6900.

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker.  The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 28 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.The Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) has strict criteria and guidelines for eligibility. Your claim must be established in a very specific manner. Our clinic has 28 years of experience providing impairment rating evaluations that are  needed to make a successful scheduled award claim. In order to qualify for a scheduled award an impairment rating evaluation needs to be completed by a OWCP approved and properly qualified physician who must submit a narrative report with a description of the medical evidence that satisfy the necessary procedural requirements for a valid impairment including MMI, use of AMA’s 6th edition Guides, calculation of rating, citation of AMA tables, etc.  BUT the purpose of this podcast is to make sure you understand if you are actually qualified to receive a scheduled award based on your federal work-related injury.  The OWCP lists specific body parts that qualify for receiving a schedule award. Does your injury meet the basic qualifications before you go through the award process? These are the body parts that qualify:Arm, Leg, Hand, Fingers, Foot, Eye, Breast, Skin, Kidney, Lung, Skin, Throat, Penis, Testicle, Tongue , Ovary, Uterus, Vagina, Toes. Unfortunately, if you have an injured body part, not on the list, you do not qualify for an award. Dr. Taylor's educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL - OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s educational podcast utilizes his experience and history as a DOL – OWCP provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin.Dr. Taylor’s contact information for more information or assistance is:https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need a provider or assistance with a DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville or other areas of Florida you can make an appointment to see him and the other providers at his clinic at 813-877-6900.

Episode 1 is an introduction to Dr. Taylor and his history as an  OWCP -  DOL ( Department of Labor)  provider and his years of consulting and teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin. You will be glad you did!Here at this podcast we discuss all sorts of topics related to  federal  workers compensation, Department of Labor, OWCP, FECA ACT, FERS, longshore-maritime, DOD contractors, VA benefits. I cover these relevant topics in a short coffee break style format  because we like to discuss topics that are related to helping you the government employee with filing your claim, understanding your rights and responsibilities, relevant rules and provisions. I also like to cover topics that people are always wanting information on to help you successfully  navigate the convoluted waters of federal claim filing. I do this to assist you, you and your doctor  or your coworkers with claim filing denials or with appropriate filing of benefit claims, disability  or injured worker claims. T Dr. Taylor's contact information for more information or assistance is:fedcompconsultants@protonmail.comIf you need an OWCP approved medical provider, You can make a  a consultation with me to discuss your case or if you know someone in Tampa or Pensacola Florida and Atlanta and south Georgia or Alabama,  who is recently injured you can call the clinic at 813-877-6900 or 813-215-4356 or go  to our website at https://fedcompconsultants.com/    & https://mrtherapycenter.com/  Also if you are in  another state and you want me to assist  you with claim questions or assistance for your  doctor you can email me at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com or send me a message on the website at fedcompconsultants.com