Government employees who have sustained an injury or illness while on the job may be eligible to receive federal workers’ compensation benefits. The United States Department of Labor oversees federal compensation and the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) will be in charge of handling new and ongoing claims. To learn how to file your federal workers’ compensation claim, simply follow the steps outlined below.
How to File Your Federal Workers’ Compensation Claim
Employees who file a federal workers’ compensation claim will be required to fill out the appropriate paperwork associated with their specific injury. For example, individuals who have developed an occupational disease will be required to file form CA-2 “Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation” and those who’ve obtained a traumatic injury while on the job will need to file form CA-1 “Federal Employee’s Notice of Traumatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of Pay/Compensation.”
Once a supervisor has filled out their portion of the document they will then send it to the district office where an investigation of the claim will begin. If the investigator needs further evidence, they notify the claimant.
What to Expect After Federal Workers’ Compensation Claim Approval
Employees eligible for federal workers’ compensation benefits may be able to receive benefits while they recover from their injuries. After claim approval, here’s what to expect from your benefits:
- Married with one or more dependent, you will receive three-fourths of your regular wage
- If you are single with no dependents, you will receive two-thirds of your regular wage
It’s important to note that employees with an approved federal workers’ compensation claim for a traumatic injury may receive “continuation of pay.” This means they can get up to 45 days of full pay from the day their disability started.
You May Qualify for Legal Assistance
Was your workers’ compensation claim denied? Don’t give up! There is an appeals process to follow in order to petition your claim and get the benefits you need. Once the appeals process begins, it’s very valuable to have qualified legal assistance on your side. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney knows the ins-and-outs of the appeals process. We can connect you with an experienced attorney or advocate in your area for a free consultation today.
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Megan Kelly is a former blogger and copywriter for LeadingResponse.