CA-1 Form Help in New York City

What the CA-1 Form Is

The CA-1 is the federal form for a traumatic injury at work. A single event: a slip, a fall, a lifting accident, a vehicle collision, an assault. If something happened on one identifiable day and you got hurt, the CA-1 is the form that starts your OWCP claim. File it within 30 days of the injury to keep your Continuation of Pay eligibility. The hard FECA deadline is 3 years.

How Our Staff Helps You File

Our front desk team handles CA-1 forms every day. When you come in for your appointment, they sit down with you and walk through every field: your personal information, the details of the injury event, your supervisor's information, and the section the employing agency needs to complete. They make sure nothing is left blank, nothing is vague, and nothing triggers a denial on a technicality. Then they submit it. You leave with a copy and the confidence that the form went in correctly.

Why Filing Right Matters More Than Filing Fast

Speed matters, but accuracy matters more. The most common reason CA-1 claims get challenged is incomplete or vague reporting. A form that says 'hurt my back lifting boxes' gets questioned. A form that says 'acute lumbar strain sustained while lifting a 45-pound parcel from the floor to a sorting shelf at approximately 10:30 AM during regular duties' gets accepted. Our staff know the difference, and Dr. Moalemi's medical report backs it up with the clinical detail OWCP examiners expect.

Federal Workers We See in Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan sits within commuting distance of every major federal employer in the five boroughs. USPS carriers and clerks from the Morgan Processing facility. TSA officers from JFK and LaGuardia. IRS and SSA employees from the Federal Plaza offices. ICE personnel from their NYC field office. VA staff from the Manhattan campus. Federal Reserve employees. Customs House workers from Lower Manhattan. All of them are covered by FECA, and all of them can walk into our 45th Street office for CA-1 help.

Federal Employers Near NYC / Manhattan

• USPS Morgan Processing & Distribution Center
• TSA at JFK International Airport
• TSA at LaGuardia Airport
• IRS Manhattan office (Federal Plaza)
• SSA Manhattan field offices
• ICE New York Field Office
• VA NY Harbor Healthcare System (Manhattan campus)
• Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• U.S. Customs House (Lower Manhattan)
• DOD recruitment and admin offices
• Federal courts (Southern District of NY)

CA-1 Filing Questions for NYC / Manhattan

Can your staff help me fill out my CA-1 form at the Manhattan office?

Yes. Our staff at 7 W 45th St are trained on the CA-1 form. They walk you through every field, make sure the injury details are specific enough for OWCP examiners, and submit the form on your behalf. You leave with a copy.

I work for USPS in Manhattan. Can I come in the same day I get hurt?

Yes. Ask your supervisor for a CA-16 authorization and bring it to your visit. If you don't have the CA-16 yet, come in anyway. We can begin treatment and our staff will help you start the CA-1 paperwork so nothing gets delayed.

Do I need to file the CA-1 myself or can the doctor's office do it?

You are the filer of record. Your employing agency completes their portion and forwards it to OWCP. What our staff does is help you fill it out correctly so that nothing is vague or incomplete. The most common reason CA-1 claims get challenged is sloppy paperwork, and we make sure yours is airtight.

How much does it cost to get help with my CA-1 at your office?

Nothing. Claims assistance is free. Medical treatment is billed directly to the Department of Labor. You never pay out-of-pocket for OWCP-authorized care at our office.

I'm a TSA officer at JFK. How do I get to your Manhattan office?

Our Midtown office is at 7 W 45th St, Fl 9, New York, NY 10036. From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica, then the E train to 42nd St-Port Authority or the LIRR to Penn Station. You can also drive via the Van Wyck to the Midtown Tunnel. Call us at (212) 867-1111 to schedule.