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Instructions
This is a short screener for federal government workers’ compensation matters under OWCP/FECA
. We use it to decide whether we should (1) invite you to schedule a case review, (2) accept representation, or (3) refer you elsewhere.
We will treat what you submit as confidential and use it only to evaluate whether we can help. Submitting this form does not create an attorney–client relationship. We can’t represent you unless we confirm conflicts and we both sign an engagement agreement.
Be specific and date-anchored
. If you don’t know an exact date, give your best estimate and tell us what you used to estimate it.
Do not include sensitive identifiers
. Please do not enter or upload Social Security numbers, passwords, or full financial account numbers.
Uploads (optional, recommended)
: If you have documents, upload only the most recent key items (examples below). This form limits file attachments to 50MB per file. If your file is too large, submit the form and tell us what you have—we’ll provide a secure upload option if needed.
Before you start, we suggest you have the following on hand (if available)
: your
most recent OWCP letter/decision or development letter
, your
OWCP claim number
, any
CA-1/CA-2 and recent CA-7 submissions
, a
recent medical narrative or work-restriction note
, and any
second opinion/IME/referee reports
. If you don’t have everything, submit what you do have—dates and the most recent OWCP document are the most helpful.
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Quick fit check
What do you want help with right now?
Filing a new OWCP/FECA claim (CA-1/CA-2)
OWCP denial or development letter response
Medical treatment not authorized / provider not paid
OWCP sent me to a second opinion/IME/referee and we disagree
Wage-loss compensation problems (CA-7 / periodic roll)
Pay rate dispute or overpayment
Add conditions / expand accepted conditions
Schedule award
Recurrence / new period of disability
Other OWCP/FECA issue
Briefly describe what’s going on (3–6 sentences).
What deadline (if any) are you facing? (YYYY-MM-DD if known)
Are you the injured federal government employee (the claimant)?
Yes
No
What is the claimant's full name?
What is your relationship to the claimant (e.g., spouse/parent/other)?
Which federal agency/component do you work for (or worked for)?
Job title and pay plan/grade/step (if known)?
Duty station?
City and State or Country and APO
Are you currently employed by the federal government?
Yes
No
Date you separated (YYYY-MM-DD if known)
How did you separate? (resigned/removed/retired/other)
Are you currently working?
Yes
Are you working Full duty / Light duty / Telework / Other?
Approximately how many hours per week?
No
Last date worked (YYYY-MM-DD if known)
Injury and Illness Basics
Date of injury (or when you first knew the condition was work-related)
What type of claim is this?
Traumatic injury (single event occuring during a single shift)
Occupational disease (developed over time)
Not sure
In 2–4 sentences, tell us how the injury/illness happened or what work factors caused it.
What body parts and conditions are involved?
Example: right shoulder rotator cuff tear; low back strain; PTSD; carpal tunnel.
What outcome do you want from OWCP/FECA?
Claim acceptance
Add conditions
Medical authorization
Wage-loss paid
Fix pay rate
Resolve overpayment
Schedule award
Other
In 1–3 sentences, tell us what success looks like for you.
Claim Status and Posture
Have you filed an OWCP/FECA claim (CA-1 or CA-2) for this condition?
Yes
OWCP claim number (if known)?
Current OWCP status (e.g., Accepted / Denied / Partially accepted / Under development (requested more evidence) / Not sure)?
No
If OWCP has issued a letter or decision recently, what is the date of the most recent OWCP letter/decision?
If your claim was accepted (even partially), what conditions are currently accepted?
Current Medical Issues
Are you currently treating with a physician for this condition?
Yes
Doctor specialty and location (city/state)?
No
Do you have a written medical opinion (a narrative report) connecting your condition to your federal work?
Yes
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Are your work restrictions in writing?
FECA matters are often won or lost on medical causation narratives and documentation, so this snapshot is intentionally included early enough to screen efficiently.
Yes
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Current OWCP Status
Are you receiving OWCP wage-loss compensation right now?
Yes (periodic roll)
Yes (via CA-7)
No
Not sure
Has OWCP alleged an overpayment?
Yes
No
Not sure
Schedule award status
Received already
Pending or in process
Considering
Not sure
Not applicable
Has the agency offered you light duty or a modified job, and is that part of the dispute?
Yes
Briefly describe the offer and the problem (dates if known).
No
Supporting Documents
Upload your most recent OWCP letter or decision (recommended). Please upload the most recent OWCP document you received about this claim (for example: a decision letter, denial, development letter, second opinion/referee scheduling letter, overpayment notice, pay rate determination, or any letter that includes a deadline). If you have several, upload the most recent one first.
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Upload CA-1/CA-2 and any relevant CA-7 documents (if available)
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Upload any second opinion/IME/referee report (if this is an issue)
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Related Issues
Was this injury caused by a third party (car crash, slip/fall on non-federal property, etc.)?
Yes
Briefly describe what happened and whether any insurance claim exists.
No
Are you also exploring FERS disability retirement?
Yes
Tell us where you are in the process (filed/pending/denied/not started).
No
Are there related workplace issues (EEO, MSPB, OSC/whistleblower) that you want us to know about?
Yes
In 2–4 sentences, describe the issue and any deadlines.
No
Disclaimers
By submitting this form, you represent the following:
I understand that submitting this form does
not
create an attorney–client relationship and does not guarantee legal representation.
I understand I must not include classified/confidential or time-sensitive information.
I agree to the Cacciatore Legal
privacy policy
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Thank you
so much for completing this intake questionnaire. This information will be extremely helpful in evaluating your case. We will contact you as soon as possible with any updates.
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