Feb 28, 2016
Keys to the Kingdom #28: Appellate Procedure
Federal workers’ compensation attorney Alan J. Shapiro has 28 federal workers’ compensation keys to the kingdom.
Appellate Procedure
Category:General Federal Worker Compensation Frequently Asked Questions Schedule Award Keys to the Kingdom
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OWCP renders the basic decision. The claimant, but not the employer, has three different appeal options.
a) The claimant may request a reconsideration of the decision within one year from the date of the decision by OWCP.
b) The claimant may appeal to the Branch of Hearings and Review within thirty days of the date of the decision. The appeal must be in the file within the 30 day period.
c) The claimant may appeal to Employees Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) within 180 days of the date of the decision.