tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post1398674118482546776..comments2024-03-21T04:57:33.546-07:00Comments on The OWCP Classroom: Filing A Schedule AwardJesse Sladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907793573158885259noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-68820031909860885542016-07-12T13:27:07.948-07:002016-07-12T13:27:07.948-07:00A lower extremity schedule award pays out for 288 ...A lower extremity schedule award pays out for 288 weeks. You do not get the 288 weeks unless you have 100% loss. You have a 5% loss. 288 x 5%= 14.4 weeks.<br /><br />Contingency fees are not allowed with anything OWCP. So before you sign the fee agreement, you should ask the attorney for an itemized bill. This article may also help: http://theowcpclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/attorneys-and-representatives.html<br /><br />The DMA's report should indicate where and how your doctor was wrong. If the DMA report is not accurate, then you may consider appealing the decision.Jesse Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907793573158885259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-60370700954596406892016-07-12T12:05:30.655-07:002016-07-12T12:05:30.655-07:00Good afternoon Jesse,
I have submitted my request ...Good afternoon Jesse,<br />I have submitted my request for a schedule award and the attorney sent me a letter requesting his 20% fee be paid but also for me to sign the fee approval statement form that is to be sent to Owcp for approval. Is this true? Also my schedule award was lessened from the percentage rating from my doctor the final conclusion was granted by the opinion of the DDAMstating that rpm took the dam opinion because my doctor was a pain management doctor and the DDAMwas orthopedic surgeon. Not sure if I should appeal this decision like paperwork states I have to request appeal. The rating are off from 11% to the amount of 5% which the SA i received was for. Also another question I have I looked at the chart for injury and I thought for lower leg extremities was 144. My SAAwes for 14.4 weeks. Can you help me I'm confusedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826989053747958198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-84202196715414746112016-04-27T10:14:39.178-07:002016-04-27T10:14:39.178-07:00An attorney cannot charge a percentage in an OWCP ...An attorney cannot charge a percentage in an OWCP case. See this article: http://theowcpclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/attorneys-and-representatives.htmlJesse Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907793573158885259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-36716511757047332512016-04-27T07:08:55.663-07:002016-04-27T07:08:55.663-07:00I hired an attorney to help me with getting my sch...I hired an attorney to help me with getting my scheduled award and his contract states he gets 25%. I've had him for 2 years and I'm no closer to obtaining my money than 2 years ago. I'm having a hard time making ends meet and have run out of options. I do not have confidence in this attorney but I was getting the run around with OWCP/DOL and my CE. THIS IS REALLY UNFAIR TO INJURED WORKERS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-23146254356369840112015-12-08T12:15:15.257-08:002015-12-08T12:15:15.257-08:00It can take about 6 months for the processing of a...It can take about 6 months for the processing of a schedule award.Jesse Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907793573158885259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-38297731740395634502015-12-07T19:15:43.634-08:002015-12-07T19:15:43.634-08:00How long after your eval does it take to hear abou...How long after your eval does it take to hear about your schedule award? Had mine 4 months ago and haven't heard anything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-11435926667580699282015-12-07T10:46:10.604-08:002015-12-07T10:46:10.604-08:00No, OWCP does not apply wage and step increases. T...No, OWCP does not apply wage and step increases. The schedule award will more than likely be based on the current rate of compensation and not on your current rate of pay. In other words, the date of injury pay.Jesse Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907793573158885259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-4381246714469827152015-12-06T20:09:48.919-08:002015-12-06T20:09:48.919-08:00I am working a modified temporary light duty assig...I am working a modified temporary light duty assignment, not working a full day and receiving OWCP compensation for the hours not worked. Does OWCP compensation increase with wage and grade step increases? When it comes time to file for a schedule award, is the award based on the step at the time of the injury or will it be based on the current step?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798504953915566528.post-3057952495136786742015-10-23T14:55:05.681-07:002015-10-23T14:55:05.681-07:00Thanks for that information. It's very helpfu...Thanks for that information. It's very helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com