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, where we’re diving into the often-misunderstood world of Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) claims for federal employees. These topics can feel like navigating a maze, with confusion stemming from miscommunication, agency policies, and the complexities of managing leave during a workplace injury. Let’s break it down in a way that’s clear and actionable, so you can feel empowered in your career.

LWOP and OWCP: How They Connect: When you’re on an approved OWCP claim, LWOP is typically granted to protect you from being marked Absent Without Leave (AWOL). The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) even mandates Continuation of Pay (COP) for up to 45 days, where your agency covers your regular pay during disability related to a workplace injury.

But here’s the part you have to pay attention to: Employee Agencies can still take adverse actions, like AWOL charges, if you don’t properly request and secure LWOP approval, even with an OWCP claim. See Transcript for more information

Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com

If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP / DOL claim in Tamps, Pensacola Florida. south Mississippi or Daphne Alabama you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, or Dr. Sullivan at the clinic at FWC Medical Centers. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor call the clinic at 813-215-4356 or go to our website at https://fedcompconsultants.com/

For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com

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