Making the Call:
Strategic Criteria for Disputing and Not Disputing OWCP Claims
This course is designed to provide a practical and analytical framework for evaluating federal workers’ compensation claims. Participants will engage with real-world scenarios to learn how to assess whether a claim meets the five essential elements required for acceptance under FECA. The course will guide attendees through the process of identifying red flags, determining when a claim should be challenged, and understanding the evidentiary standards needed to support the agency’s position.
Through interactive case studies and regulatory insights, this course will empower participants to make informed, defensible decisions in workers’ compensation case management.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and apply the five basic elements of a compensable claim under 20 CFR 10.115
- Analyze case scenarios to determine if a claim meets the burden of proof
- Understand the agency’s statutory obligation to challenge unsupported claims
- Distinguish between idiopathic and unexplained falls, and their compensability
- Evaluate emotional condition claims and administrative actions using ECAB precedents
Ready to
Decide Without Doubt™?
