The FECA program covers all civilians employed by the federal government, including employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government. Both full-time and part-time workers are covered, as are most volunteers and all persons serving on...

Form CA-7 is used by a federal employee to request compensation from OWCP for work-related injuries or illnesses. Keep these tips in mind: It is helpful if this form is filed by the injured employee within 30 days of the date of injury, but this is not essential.  It...

20 § 10.315 provides that a claimant under FECA is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable and necessary expenses, including transportation, needed to obtain authorized medical services, appliances, or supplies.  To determine what is a reasonable distance to travel,...