Rick...

When I go to CQS it says Current case status... it did say PR.. now it says PW and then Periodic Roll with LWEC.this was just done today.

under compensation tracking it has under Decision Code, Date,& Description... 71-2009-10-09 Already Paid/Duplicate-LWOP.

What is 71?

And where the heck did the LWEC come from?

I was returned to work by an IME to a 4hr day. I was reinjured after being there for 4 days and went back out again.

Thanks..

do i send ca-2 directly to owcp or have my doc send it

Ruuth /m5927 -

PR: Entitled to payment on periodic roll; re-employment or earning capacity not yet determined.

PW: Entitled to reduced compensation reflecting partial wage earning capacity or actual earnings.

LWEC: Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (do not know how this came up unless it was due to you returning to work for those 4 days.

I do not know what the '71' is...I will try to find out - if I do, I will post here.

Rick

mailladypostalady-
Your CA-2 should go to injury comp along with your doctor report. Injury comp will send it to your supervisor for comments/completion. I would also send a copy of report to OWCP to make sure they get it.

Ruuth-
Call your CE ask her to explain.

Rick..
Thanks... The "PW" notation makes sense, as my claim that I filed when I went out again was denied, and I sent a CA7 for the 4hrs a day that OWCP was supposed to pay me, if I was able to continue working.

i am working on a reconsideration in regards to the denied claim. Hopefully it will be decided in my favor and then I can go back and file for the additional 4hrs a day for that time period.

I have spoke with my dr concerning what exactly is needed in a addendum several times... its getting to the point where he is going to be really fed up... but this is what he is supposed to do.. it is very frustrating!

Ruuth-
Duplicate payment means you should have gotten paid. I have several of those codes and each one has a duplicate submission.

Ruuth /m5932

We believe the 71 is just a typo. Possibly it should say 07/01/2009 to 10/09/2009 - OWCP indicates the aforementioned period has been paid and deemed a duplicate.

Rick,
Not a typo.. it was entered twice... for 2 separate CA7's.. for 2 different dates.

No big deal.. I was hoping to find a code list somewhere.. tried googling it to no avail.
Thanks..

Snowed, I wasnt paid OWCP for that time period.. it was COP...

for the 4 days I worked... I submitted a CA7 for the other 4hrs...and the code is the same for the 2nd CA7 I submitted to claim the other 4hrs that wasnt paid during the COP period.

Confusing..I know..

Rick,
Is Ed Daniel coming back?

Snowed /m5936 - I do not know. Sorry.

To All

I personally want to say something that many of you may not agree with - actually, I detest saying it...but, it needs to be said.

Individuals (lawyers, representatvie, etc) that know and understand the OWCP system much better than you or I and offer their knowledge (services) to injured employees usually do so as a means of income for themselves. This fact we should understand and respect.

These individuals, or businesses, usually would NOT be offering their knowledge if they were not seeking clients for their business - this should be fully understood and accepted. Almost nothing is free any longer, even though we would like it so.

There are those that do understand this system, as it applies to their own personal claim(s), that can provide much useful information and/or help for those of us that need it without cost - I offer my advice when I feel confident in my answer. I notice from our forum that others are kind enough to offer them opinions and advice as well...I deeply appreciate this...thank you.

But, the truth is...expert advice and guideance for an OWCP claim is hard to come by and certainly is not free - at least not free when your claim needs to be thoroughly studied in order to provide you an expert opinion.

Simple OWCP questions that require little or no investigation should not require a fee for answer - but, advice that requires study of your claim or FECA law research and provides important claim information for you will almost certainly always bear a fee of some sort.

I have long wanted to say these things so that new claimants would understand that help for their claim may bear a cost if the help is provided by a professional.

I DO NOT offer any OWCP advice for fee...NONE, never - simply because I am not a professional in this area and have no desire to be.

I will continue my attempt to provide you with an avenue where you may post OWCP questions and hopefully receive free advice or possibly contact with a professional that can help you. I am presently working toward this end and will continue to do so.

Please be careful as you surf various forums and the Internet in an effort to get OWCP answers and help. Make certain that the person or persons that offer you their services for a fee are a professional that can provide you with accurate advice and direction. Ask for and check their credentials.

Rick Owens
Postal Employee Network
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Can management prevent a limited duty carrier from reporting to her new bid assignment stating that she needs to be cleared to work that bid prior to them allowing her to work it.

Edited by author 11-08-2009 09:23 PM
DCcarrier-
Yes- You must be able to work bid without restrictions. Even if only for 1 day.

"Can management prevent a limited duty carrier from reporting to her new bid assignment stating that she needs to be cleared to work that bid prior to them allowing her to work it."

It would be the CORE functions of the bid that you would need to be able to work with or without accomodations.....just keep in mind your version and the PO's version of this will greatly differ. I will also add that you need to show up for work and let the sup tell you to leave, as you should have been notified when you won the bid, it was contingent on medical approval.

retired1 /m5941 Snowed /m5940

Right now she does half of her old bid, but they are denying her the opportunity to work the new bid until she is cleared to work it. How would they know if she can work it without her trying? Are you saying that she have to be off of OWCP to work the new bid or there is something that she needs to show management that she can do the work?