Agency:
Scheme Nickname:
Labor DFEC
A formal decision by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) on a benefits claim may be reviewed by either a Hearing Representative in OWCP's Division of Federal Employees' Compensation or by the departmental Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB).
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Office of Workers' Compensation Programs | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure:
Final action by the Secretary or his designee is not reviewable by any court.
Types of Adjudication:
Type B
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
Yes
