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Postal Employees
USPS Workers’ Compensation Representation
Aumiller Lomax represents United States Postal Service (USPS) employees in workers' compensation matters under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). Our practice is focused on workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, claims administration, and appeals within the federal system. We assist postal employees with the procedures used by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), including claim filings, evidence development, and review of claim decisions.
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Challenges for Employees
What Happens When You’re Injured?
After an injury, a postal employee may need to interact with several parts of the federal workers' compensation system. Forms must be submitted, medical evidence must support the claim, and OWCP may request additional information before making a decision. Employees often receive development letters asking for clarification, medical reports, or factual evidence. A claim may be accepted, partially accepted, or denied. Understanding what OWCP is requesting and how the evidence relates to the claim is an important part of the process.
Injury Risks for USPS Employees
Postal employees perform physically demanding work in various settings. Inside processing facilities and distribution centers, employees may lift packages, sort mail, operate equipment, and perform repetitive tasks. These activities can lead to strains, sprains, and repetitive stress conditions. Mail carriers face additional hazards while delivering on public roads and residential routes. Slip-and-fall incidents, vehicle accidents, dog attacks, and injuries caused by weather conditions are common examples. Some injuries result from a specific event, while others develop gradually over time.
Dog Bites
This is a real problem for mail carriers, resulting in injuries requiring medical attention, surgery, and physical therapy.Muscle Strains
Repetitive motions and overuse of muscles and tendons lead to musculoskeletal injuries.Slips & Falls
Hazards are everywhere on the job, including ice, snow, cracked sidewalks, and broken stairs.Motor Vehicle Accidents
These can occur while in a mail truck or while delivering mail on foot, door-to-door in any neighborhood.
Protecting the Injured
Benefits Available Under FECA
Postal employees with accepted work-related injury claims may be entitled to benefits under FECA. The program is administered by OWCP through the U.S. Department of Labor and may include:
- Payment for approved medical treatment and related care
- Wage-loss compensation for eligible periods of disability
- Schedule Awards for qualifying permanent impairments
- Vocational rehabilitation services in appropriate cases
- Reimbursement of certain travel expenses related to treatment
Have You Received a Letter or Decision?
Many postal employees contact Aumiller Lomax after receiving an OWCP development letter, denial, overpayment notice, Schedule Award determination, or other claim decision. These documents discuss evidence requirements, deadlines, and review rights. If you have already filed a claim and are unsure what the next step should be, we can discuss your claim and any OWCP correspondence by telephone, explain the available procedures, and help you understand your options within the federal workers’ compensation system. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions based on the specific facts of your claim. Contact us today.
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