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Federal workers' comp specialists for USPS, TSA, VA, DOD, DHS, ICE, BOP, CBP, SSA, IRS - and every federal agency.

✓No out-of-pocket - billed direct to U.S. DOL
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✓Three offices: Manhattan · Brooklyn · Long Island

OWCP Credentialed · Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · Long Island

99% Claim
Acceptance Rate‡

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Treating injured federal employees from USPS, TSA, VA, DOD, DHS, ICE, BOP, CBP, SSA, IRS - and every other federal agency.

✓ No out-of-pocket - billed direct to U.S. DOL
✓ Free claims assistance, start to finish
✓ Three offices: Manhattan · Brooklyn · Long Island

Federal Workers

Every agency. USPS to IRS.

Back & Spine

Disc, sciatica, strain.

Upper Extremity

Neck, shoulder, arm.

Lower Extremity

Hip, knee, leg.

OWCP Guide

Step-by-step filing.

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OWCP Credentialed

Our doctors are credentialed by the U.S. Department of Labor to treat federal workers' comp injuries.

No Out-of-Pocket Expenses

All services are billed directly to the U.S. Department of Labor. You never pay out-of-pocket for approved care.

Free Claims Assistance

Our team helps you file and follow up on your OWCP claim - start to finish, at no cost to you.

For Federal Employees

What to Do If You're Injured at Work

When a Federal Employee is injured at work, the timing and method of filing differ depending on the type of injury. There are two types — and the form you file depends on which one you have.

A federal worker on the job — settings where a single-event injury can happen

CA-1

Traumatic Injury

An injury that occurred in one shift — a fall, a lifting injury, a vehicle accident on duty, a needlestick. A single, identifiable event.

A federal worker on a daily route — repetitive work that can wear down the body over time

CA-2

Occupational Disease

An injury that occurred over more than one shift — usually over time, from repetitive overuse. Carpal tunnel, rotator cuff tendinitis, hearing loss, back deterioration from years of lifting.

Guidelines for CA-1 (Traumatic) Injuries

1
Inform your supervisor immediately.
2
Ask your supervisor to authorize medical treatment using Form CA-16. Take this form with you when you go to the Emergency department or when you see any physicians. Emergency medical treatment can be obtained without prior authorization.
3
If disabled and unable to work, you must submit medical evidence supporting your disability to your employing agency within 10 workdays to be eligible for Continuation of Pay (COP).
4
Seek medical care and treatment from medical providers enrolled with OWCP.
5
Go to ecomp.dol.gov, register for an account, and fill out a CA-1 Claim Form as soon as possible. It must be done within 30 days of injury — the sooner you do it, the sooner your claim can get reviewed and accepted. Once you complete your portion, it will be forwarded to your supervisor.
6
As long as you have filed your CA-1 within 30 days of injury and submitted medical evidence to your employing agency within 10 workdays, you are eligible to submit a claim for Continuation Of Pay (COP), which pays your salary for up to 45 days while you are recovering.
7
If you are disabled and cannot return to work for more than 45 days, you must file a claim for compensation using Form CA-7.

Guidelines for CA-2 (Occupational Disease) Injuries

1
Inform your supervisor.
2
Go to ecomp.dol.gov, register for an account, and fill out a CA-2 Claim Form. Once you complete your portion, it will be forwarded to your supervisor.
3
Seek medical care and treatment from medical providers enrolled with OWCP.
4
If you are disabled and cannot work, you can only get compensated after your claim has been accepted.