Attig Law Firm , PLLCOWCP ClaimsThe Attig Law Firm, PLLC, represents Federal Employees who have been injured on the job. There are quite a few attorneys out there that represent Federal Employees in OWCP claims. A quick "Google" search will provide you with a long list. Some are better than others - some are a lot better than others. We realize you have a choice when selecting an attorney to represent you, and we hope you take that choice seriously. If you choose the Attig Law Firm, PLLC, you will quickly see that you have a zealous advocate in your corner throughout the time you are attempting to secure your OWCP disability benefits.
When you are injured on the job, chances are you know the basics - how to file the claim, how to get OWCP to pay for your medical expenses, etc. Where you probably need help is when OWCP denies your claim, tries to force you back to work before you are ready, or suddenly stops paying your benefits. Most OWCP lawyers limit their representation of clients to their OWCP claims. The Attig Law Firm, PLLC has experience practicing before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in case you want to consult with a lawyer about your restoration rights appeal, or disability retirement application to the OPM. The Attig Law Firm, PLLC, also has experience representing Federal Employees before the EEOC when their on-the-job injuries become disabling conditions requiring protection from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The Attig Law Firm, PLLC, represents Federal Employees in all fifty (50) states and the District of Columbia. Contact us today for a consultation on your OWCP Claim or other matters arising from your on-the-job injury.
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We are working on our FAQ section for OWCP Claims - expect many more questions and answers over the coming days and weeks. Check back often! If you think there are any questions that should appear in a FAQ, or if you have a question you would like answered for yourself, please feel free to send us an e-mail by clicking here.
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What monetary benefits are available to me through OWCP if I am injured on the job?
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What is Continuation of Pay?
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What is a Schedule Award?
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Should I apply for OWCP disability payments or OPM disability retirement?
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Will I be required to choose between receiving OWCP payments or my VA disability benefits?
What monetary benefits are available to me through OWCP if I am injured on the job?
You may be able to claim the following types of benefits: Continuation of Pay, reimbursement of medical expenses, Wage loss compensation, and schedule awards. In addition, in certain circumstances you might be entitled to have OWCP pay for surgery. (Return to FAQ)
What is Continuation of Pay?
After a traumatic on-the-job injury, you may be entitled to up to 45 days continuation of pay (COP) at your regular pay rate while you seek medical treatment. COP is requested by filing form CA-1 within thirty (30) days of the traumatic injury. You can read more about COP in our OWCP Blog by clicking this link (Return to FAQ)
What is a Schedule Award?
A schedule award is payment by OWCP for a permanent loss (or loss of use)
of certain body parts. (OWCP calls the body parts “members”). Payment
is made for a specified time period based on the degree of the
impairment. You can read more about Schedule Awards in our OWCP Blog by clicking this link. (Return to FAQ)
Should I apply for OWCP disability payments or OPM disability retirement?
Generally speaking, you should apply for both. The decision of which to accept is a little more detailed. You can read more about OWCP disability payments or OPM disability retirement in our OWCP Blog by clicking this link. If you are considering applying for OPM disability retirement, you should read our MSPB Blog: Five Steps to Prove Eligibility for FERS Disability Retirement. (Return to FAQ)
Will I be required to choose between receiving OWCP payments or my VA disability benefits?
In some situations, yes. You cannot receive two payments from the government for the same injury. Read more about the VA-OWCP election in our OWCP Blog by clicking here . (Return to FAQ)
