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Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Dr. Taylor
70 episodes
2 weeks ago
OWCP Schedule Awards. If you’ve got a permanent impairment from a work injury, this could mean a lump-sum payout to help with the long haul. We’ll break it down for you injured feds: Who’s eligible? What’s the filing process? And what’s this “impairment rating” everyone’s talking about? Plus, we’ll touch on how this plays out for our maritime folks under Longshore—because OWCP covers more than just office desks and mail routes. Stick around; by the end, you’ll know exactly how to get what’s y...
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OWCP Schedule Awards. If you’ve got a permanent impairment from a work injury, this could mean a lump-sum payout to help with the long haul. We’ll break it down for you injured feds: Who’s eligible? What’s the filing process? And what’s this “impairment rating” everyone’s talking about? Plus, we’ll touch on how this plays out for our maritime folks under Longshore—because OWCP covers more than just office desks and mail routes. Stick around; by the end, you’ll know exactly how to get what’s y...
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Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Schedule Awards: Who Qualifies, How to File, and What to Know About Impairment Ratings (Plus Longshore Insights)
OWCP Schedule Awards. If you’ve got a permanent impairment from a work injury, this could mean a lump-sum payout to help with the long haul. We’ll break it down for you injured feds: Who’s eligible? What’s the filing process? And what’s this “impairment rating” everyone’s talking about? Plus, we’ll touch on how this plays out for our maritime folks under Longshore—because OWCP covers more than just office desks and mail routes. Stick around; by the end, you’ll know exactly how to get what’s y...
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2 weeks ago
32 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Rights and Protections During OWCP Appeal Denials Under FECA for Employee Job Separations, Suspensions and/or Retribution
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides comprehensive protections for injured federal workers during the adjudication and appeals process for claim denials, including denials of wage-loss (off-work) benefits and impairment ratings for scheduled awards. While FECA does not explicitly prohibit an employing agency from initiating administrative actions like separation for extended absence, it establishes strong safeguards to maintain the status quo during ongoing OWCP proceedings...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Impairment Rating for a Schedule Award Calculations Tutorial
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational podcast that covers relevant federal workers compensation topics that affect injured government employees. Today's podcast covers relevant information about Impairment Ratings for a Schedule Award calculations and eligibility. Schedule awards are for an OWCP accepted condition arising out of an on-the-job injury. The awards are generally for the permanent loss or use of a scheduled member of the body and usually not for...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Appeals Process Tutorial FEDCOMP Coffee Break Podcast
In this episode of the Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Taylor, a seasoned OWCP and federal healthcare consultant, provides an update on the OWCP Appeal Process. Dr. Taylor discusses FECA ACT § 10.600 which covers how can final decisions of OWCP be reviewed? There are three methods for reviewing a formal decision of the OWCP (§§ 10.125 through 10.127 discuss how decisions are made). These methods are: reconsideration by the district office; a hearing before an OWCP heari...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Communicating with OWCP and Contacting Your Federal Employees Program Offices Tutorial Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Taylor, a seasoned OWCP and federal healthcare consultant, provides an update on effectively communicating with the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) as an injured federal employee. The podcast focuses on using the Employees' Compensation Operations & Management Portal (ECOMP) for online correspondence, including registering an account, uploading documents with a nine-digit case number, and trackin...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
LWOP Common Mistakes, Denials and Proper Filing Tutorial - Episode 66
Federal Workers Compensation Coffeebreak is with an OWCP Consultant, Dr. Stephen Taylor, who is a medical provider in Tampa & Pensacola Florida and Daphne Alabama who has been helping government employees with OWCP, DOL and Longshore work-related injuries, disability, FERS Disability, VA disability and other types of Federal program filings for 30 years. Understanding LWOP denials and common mistakes by Employee agency & OWCP for Federal Employees Welcome to today’s episode, whe...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Federal Workers Coffee Break Podcast - show update - episode 64
Dr. Stephen Taylor is an OWCP - DOL provider and consultant who enjoys teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format podcast for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin. You will be glad you did! Here at this podcast we discuss all sorts of topics related to federal workers compensation, Department of Labor, OWCP, FECA ACT, FERS, longshore-maritime, DOD ...
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4 months ago
17 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP - DOL second opinion and referee doctors tutorials - Podcast #63
Navigating a Biased Second Opinion in Workers' Compensation ClaimsIf you're an injured worker whose workers' compensation claim has been accepted but now faces a second opinion examination that seems prejudiced or improperly conducted, you may be at risk of losing your benefits. This guide provides practical tips and remedies to protect your rights and ensure fair treatment when a second opinion physician’s findings appear influenced by a claims examiner aiming for a predetermined outcome. Un...
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6 months ago
55 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Occupational Safety & Health -Story Time (Horror Story) version Podcast # 62
Government Agency -Medical and Occupational Health Program consists of agency personnel that provide administrative functions, wellness initiatives, and other medically related activities designed to address the health and safety of employees in the workplace. The mission of the National Medical and Occupational Health Program is to reinforce the relationship between health, productivity, and the achievement of the Government Agency's business goals. This is accomplished through the dev...
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7 months ago
27 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Form 957 Travel Reimbursement Tutorial - Podcast #61
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away. Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Fill Out and Submit OWCP Form 957 for Travel Reimbursement If you’re a federal employee or a work...
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7 months ago
22 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP policy updates 2025 Podcast Episode #60
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker. The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 30 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educa...
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7 months ago
17 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Electronic Filing of an OWCP - DOL CA-1 Traumatic Injury in ECOMP PORTAL Latest New Updates
An OWCP traumatic injury is defined as: “A wound or other condition of the body caused by external force, including stress or strain, which is identifiable as to the time and place of occurrence and member or function of the body affected. The injury must be caused by a specific event or incident or series of events or incidents within a single work day or work shift.” Notifying your supervisor and filing a claim & Immediately notify your supervisor of your injury and your intent to...
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8 months ago
36 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP 2025 Impairment Rating for Schedule Awards Shocking Reversal
OWCP reversed course on that new announcement literally two weeks later with no real explanation why they reversed course. On January 10, 2025, the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) announced significant updates to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Procedure Manual, specifically Chapter 2-0808, addressing schedule awards and permanent disability claims. These updates, outlined in FECA Transmittal 25-03, introduce changes aimed at enhancing fairness and efficiency...
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9 months ago
17 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
War Hazard Compensation Act Federal Provisions tutorial part 2 of 2 Podcast 57
Simplifying FECA Bulletin No. 24-06: A New Streamlined Process for War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) Claims CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF BENEFIT PAYMENTS AND CLAIMS EXPENSE UNDER THE WAR HAZARDS COMPENSATION ACT The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new process to speed up decisions on claims made under the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA). This process allows insurance companies to submit suggested claim decisio...
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9 months ago
28 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
War Hazard Compensation Act Federal Provisions for Dual Eligibility Benefits under FECA and WHCA Podcast episode 56
War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) Overview The War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) extends additional benefits to federal employees and contractors injured due to war-related hazards, including: - Hostile Actions: Injuries resulting from acts of war, terrorism, or civil disturbances in foreign countries. - Detention Benefits: Compensation for employees detained by hostile forces. - Reimbursement to Contractors: WHCA reimburses contractors for compensation paid under the Defense Base ...
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9 months ago
29 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Understanding the New 2025 OWCP Permanent Impairment Ratings and Schedule Awards System (Episode 55)
On January 10, 2025, the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) announced significant updates to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Procedure Manual, specifically Chapter 2-0808, addressing schedule awards and permanent disability claims. These updates, outlined in FECA Transmittal 25-03, introduce changes aimed at enhancing fairness and efficiency in the claims process. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) recently introduced updates to its impair...
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9 months ago
34 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Fed Comp Claimant Reimbursement 915, 957a & 957b Forms tutorial (part 2 of 2)
Podcast -Overview --- Obtaining and Successfully Submitting a Claimant Reimbursement Form for : Completing OWCP 915 for Medical ReimbursementsCompleting OWCP 915 for Pharmacy ReimbursementsCompleting OWCP 957A and 975B for Travel Reimbursements This is an OWCP - DOL Medical, Pharmacy & Travel Reimbursement Form Submission tutorial. This is part two of a two part series on how to successfully obtain reimbursements of medical services, expenses, and travel. ...
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9 months ago
34 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Form 915 Medical Reimbursement Tutorial Podcast episode 53 of Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast
Podcast Overview of FORM 915 Medical Reimbursement • Obtaining a Claimant Reimbursement Form • Completing OWCP 915 for Medical Reimbursements • Completing OWCP 915 for Pharmacy Reimbursements Instructions for use of FORM OWCP-915 Medical Reimbursement • The OWCP-915 is used to seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical &nb...
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10 months ago
26 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP - DOL Frequently Asked Questions Continued part 2 of 2 - OWCP Attorneys, Consultants and Termination of Benefits Episode 52
Today is a Q & A based on some frequently asked questions. This is part 2 of a two part series on FAQ about questions regarding OWCP attorneys, consultants and required response to deadlines! How Can Attorneys Assist Federal Employees with Work-Related Benefit Issues? Denial of Federal Employee’s Work-Related Benefits One of the most challenging aspects for federal employees is ...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP - DOL Frequently Asked Questions Continued part 1 of 2 Episode 51
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker. The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 29 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If ...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
OWCP Schedule Awards. If you’ve got a permanent impairment from a work injury, this could mean a lump-sum payout to help with the long haul. We’ll break it down for you injured feds: Who’s eligible? What’s the filing process? And what’s this “impairment rating” everyone’s talking about? Plus, we’ll touch on how this plays out for our maritime folks under Longshore—because OWCP covers more than just office desks and mail routes. Stick around; by the end, you’ll know exactly how to get what’s y...