Scheme: 
LABRDFEC0007
Case Type Number: 
1
Statute (Common Name): 
Federal Employees' Compensation Act
Program Area: 
Employment (Federal)
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
5 U.S.C. §§ 8124 (Hearings), 8128 (Review), and 8149
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
20 CFR Part 10, Subpart G (OWCP); 20 CFR Part 501
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Federal workers' compensation for employment-related injuries and occupational diseases. A claimant may request reconsideration or review of a staff decision by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The review may be a hearing conducted by a Hearing Representative in OWCP's Branch of Hearings and Review, or the claimant may appeal to the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB). Under 20 CFR § 10.600, in certain circumstances the claimant may not have a choice. The final action of the Secretary or his designee is not reviewable by any court.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Attorney Fees/Costs
Monetary Award
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified