Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

Welcome to the tab for OWCP. Have you ever been injured on the job and didn't know where to go to find help, or what forms to fill out or even what the Postal Service should do for you in this kind of situation? Well this page will provide you the guidance to ensure you are paid properly while you are away from work recovering from your injury, and that you receive the proper medical treatment for your injury at no expense to you.  This tab contains pertinent information and links to other sites to assist you.  If you have any questions,  please contact your steward or the Branch at (210)227-0128. You can also access additional information and resources at:

 

https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/injured-on-the-job

 

Traumatic Injury - A traumatic injury is defined as a wound or other condition of the body caused by external force, including stress or strain. The injury must be identifiable by time and place or occurrence and member of the body affected. It must be caused by a specific event or incident or series of events or incidents within a single day or work shift.

 

Traumatic injuries also include damage to or destruction of prosthetic devices or appliances, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, if they were damaged incidental to a personal injury requiring medical services.

 

A traumatic injury is filed using a CA-1 Notice of Traumatic Injury

 

Traumatic Injury Guide
TRAUMATIC INJURY GUIDE.pdf
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Letter-Carrier-Duties Guide
Letter-Carrier-Duties.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [7.0 MB]

 

Occupational Disease - An occupational disease is defined as a condition produced in the work environment over a period longer than one workday or shift. It may result from systemic infection, repeated stress or strain or conditions of the work environment.

 

An Occupational Disease is filed using a CA-2 Notice of Occupational Disease.
 

Occupational Disease Guide
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE GUIDE.pdf
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Forms CA-1, CA-2, and CA-7 can now be filled out and submitted online at the following web address: 

 

https://www.ecomp.dol.gov/#/

 

 

Below you will find a link explaining in detail how to use ecomp to file the Ca-1, CA-2, and CA-7 Forms:

 

ECOMP - Filing Forms as an Injured Worker

 

 

For the supervisor's email address, use the following email:

 

gaye.r.gresham@usps.gov

 

If you have any issues or need additional help please call the branch. We have also attached additional resources and instructions for using Ecomp.

ECOMP - Brochure
ECOMP - Brochure.pdf
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ECOMP - Employee Instructions for Filing a CA-1 Claim
ECOMP - Employee Instructions for Filing[...]
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ECOMP - Employee Instructions for Filing a CA-2 Claim
ECOMP - Employee Instructions for Filing[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [111.6 KB]
CA-2 - Directions for the Medical Report
CA-2 - Directions for the Medical Report[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [144.4 KB]

   

OWCP FORMS

    

CA-1
CA-1 Notice of Traumatic Injury.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [201.0 KB]
CA-2
CA-2 Notice of Occupational Desease.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [131.7 KB]
CA-2A
CA-2A Notice of Recurrence.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [152.8 KB]
CA-5
CA-5 Claim for Compensation by Widow.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [140.7 KB]
CA-5B
CA-5B Claim for Compensation by Parents.[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [127.4 KB]
CA-6
CA-6 Official Report of Death.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [24.1 KB]
CA-7
CA-7 Claim for Compensation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.2 MB]
CA-7A
CA-7A Time Analysis Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [92.2 KB]
CA-7B
CA-7B Leave Buyback Worksheet.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [38.6 KB]
CA-10
CA-10 What a Federal Employee Should do [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [17.3 KB]
CA-12
CA-12 Claim for Continuance of Compensat[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [101.4 KB]
CA-17
CA-17 Duty Status Report.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [214.8 KB]
CA-20
CA-20 Attending Physician's Report.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [129.0 KB]
CA-35
CA-35 Evidence Required in Support of a [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [115.4 KB]

   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING OWCP & FECA

   

OWCP CHECKLIST
OWCP Injured Carrier Checklist.pdf
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NALC Injury Comp Manual
NALC Injury Comp Manual.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.4 MB]
OWCP - 957
OWCP - 957 Claiment Mileage Reimbursemen[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [269.1 KB]
OWCP - 915
OWCP - 915 Claiment Medical Reimbursemen[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [492.4 KB]
CA-550 Questions and Answers
ca-550 - Questions and Answers about the[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [217.7 KB]
CA-810 Injury Compensation for Federal Employees
Publication CA-810 - Injury Compensation[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [980.7 KB]
Federal Employees Compensation Act
Federal Employees Compensation Act.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [358.3 KB]
Federal Regulations on FECA
Federal Regulations on FECA.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [583.6 KB]
ELM 540 Injury Compensation Program
ELM 540 - Injury Compensation Program.pd[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [565.6 KB]
EL-505 USPS Injury Compensation Manual
EL-505 USPS Injury Compensation Manual.p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [2.0 MB]
LIMITED DUTY GRIEVANCE GUIDE
LIMITED_DUTY_GRIEVANCE_GUIDE.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [131.8 KB]
EL-540-91-1 Management Instructions
Management Instructions-EL-540-91-1(1).p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [36.1 KB]
Mileage to from Limited Duty
Mileage to from limited duty.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [703.5 KB]
The Medical Report Explanation
The Medical Report Explanation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [18.5 KB]
Whistleblower Rights
whistleblower_rights.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [266.4 KB]
MO1807 Brennan Letter Regarding EEO Activity caused by Harassment Against Injured Carriers
M01807 - Brennan Letter Regarding EEO ac[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [191.0 KB]
Management Instruction - EL-540-91-1 - Policy and Procedures for Reporting Injuries
Management Instruction - EL-540-91-1 - P[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [36.8 KB]