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Guides, filing tips, and location-specific resources for federal employees navigating workers' compensation under FECA. Written by doctors with a 99% claim acceptance rate.

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OWCP Doctor for Bronx Federal Workers

The Bronx has thousands of federal employees: postal workers at the Bronx General Post Office and dozens of branch locations, VA staff at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, SSA employees, and federal law enforcement. Our Manhattan office in Midtown is a direct ride from every Bronx neighborhood.

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OWCP Doctor for Staten Island Federal Workers

Staten Island federal employees need OWCP care too. Our Brooklyn office on Parkside Avenue is the closest location, reachable via the Verrazzano Bridge in about 30 minutes. Our Manhattan office is accessible via the Staten Island Ferry and a short subway ride. We treat postal workers, VA staff, and federal law enforcement from across the island.

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OWCP Doctor in Manhattan, NYC

Our Midtown Manhattan office at 7 W 45th St, Floor 9, is the hub for federal workers across New York City. Accessible from every subway line, surrounded by federal buildings, and staffed by Dr. Steven Moalemi, a board-certified PM&R physician who personally evaluates every OWCP patient.

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OWCP Doctor Near Flushing, Queens

Flushing is one of the busiest postal hubs in Queens, and JFK International Airport is a short drive south. Federal workers from Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, and College Point ride the 7 train directly to our Manhattan office in about 30 minutes.

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OWCP Doctor Near Jamaica & JFK Airport, Queens

Jamaica, Queens sits at the crossroads of JFK International Airport and one of the largest USPS processing hubs in the region. TSA officers, CBP agents, FAA personnel, and postal workers from this area need an OWCP doctor who understands airport and postal injuries.

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OWCP Doctor in Nassau County, Long Island

Our Woodbury office serves federal employees across all of Nassau County and western Suffolk County. Whether you work at a post office in Hempstead, a federal facility in Garden City, or commute from Great Neck, we are your local OWCP credentialed doctor on Long Island.

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OWCP Doctor Near Astoria, Queens

Astoria and western Queens have a dense federal workforce: USPS carriers covering apartment-heavy routes, LaGuardia Airport workers, and federal employees commuting to Manhattan offices. The N/W train runs directly from Astoria to our Midtown Manhattan office in about 20 minutes.

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OWCP Doctor in Queens, NY

Federal employees in Queens need an OWCP credentialed doctor who understands the claim process. Our Manhattan office is a short commute from every Queens neighborhood, and we treat postal workers, TSA officers, VA staff, and federal law enforcement from across the borough every week.

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How to Find an OWCP Doctor Near You in NYC

If you are a federal employee injured on the job, finding the right doctor is the single most important decision you will make for your claim. Not every doctor understands OWCP. Here is how to find one who does, and why it matters.

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Federal Workers' Comp Doctor in New York

New York has one of the highest concentrations of federal employees in the country. If you are one of them and you got hurt on the job, you need a doctor who specializes in federal workers' compensation under FECA, not just any workers' comp provider.

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Claims & Filing

OWCP Claims for USPS Letter Carriers in NYC

USPS letter carriers are the single largest group of OWCP claimants in the federal workforce. If you carry mail in New York City and got hurt on the job, here is exactly how to file your claim, what mistakes to avoid, and how our practice helps postal workers get claims accepted.

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Claims & Filing

5 Mistakes That Get Your OWCP Claim Denied

Every denied OWCP claim we review has the same handful of mistakes. The injury was real. The employee deserved coverage. But the paperwork, the timing, or the medical documentation fell short. Here are the five most common mistakes and how to avoid every one of them.

Jun 23, 2026Read →
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OWCP Treatment for Back Pain in Federal Workers

Back pain is the most frequently filed OWCP condition across every federal agency. Whether you herniated a disc lifting a parcel, strained your lower back at a processing facility, or developed chronic pain from years of physically demanding work, here is how OWCP covers your treatment and what you need to do to protect your claim.

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