As we all know, the OWCP system is more litigious than ever. In fact, federal agencies are holding seminars to teach one another how to:
(1) defeat federal employees' claims as quickly as possible,
(2) get injured workers back to some sort of work as soon as possible - often sidestepping the job suitability determination process for return to work – and,
(3) give injured workers so much grief they will take disability retirement, or simply resign and go away.
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Why is this happening? Money. Money. Money.
For example, if you are 34 years old and married, earn $40,000.00+ per year as a federal law enforcement officer, then your wage loss compensation would be $30,000.00+ per year. Let's say,you are disabled with a back injury, suffered when arresting a criminal, requiring a spinal fusion, and your employing agency cannot provide you with a light duty job. In such a case you may well receive OWCP benefits for 30+ years, your claim could easily cost your employing agency more than $1,000,000.00 over your lifetime.
If you don't believe your claim might cost more than a million dollars
over your lifetime, you can bet your employing agency does!
As I work only with OWCP and OPM claimants, I know your rights and how those systems work.
If you need help with either the OWCP or the OPM systems, give me a call at 855-464-6927 so we can discuss your situation.
You can also contact me at owcpattorney@owcp.com HERE.
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