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TIP OF THE WEEK - November 11, 2013

TIP OF THE WEEK - November 11, 2013. Is there a limit to number of times a claimant can appeal a decision issued by OWCP?. ANSWER:. No, there is no limit on the times a claimant may request reconsideration .

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TIP OF THE WEEK - November 11, 2013

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  1. TIP OF THE WEEK - November 11, 2013 Is there a limit to number of times a claimant can appeal a decision issued by OWCP?

  2. ANSWER: • No, there is no limit on the times a claimant may request reconsideration. • A claimant should review the appeal rights attached to any decision issued by OWCP. The types of appeal options may differ depending on the decision issued. For example: • Initial denial appeal rights Options: Hearing, Reconsideration & Employee’s Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) • Reconsideration appeal rights Options: Reconsideration and Employee’s Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) Reference: FECA PM 2-1600 Review Process http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/DFECfolio/FECA-PT2/group4.htm#21600 FECA PM 2-1602 (8) Merit Reviews c. 1; http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/DFECfolio/FECA-PT2/group4.htm#21602 FECA PM 1401 Initial Denials http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/DFECfolio/FECA-PT2/group1.htm#21401 If you have a question or topic for Tip of the Week, contact your District 6 Liaison, Jacksonville, FL

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