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Friday, November 4th, 2011
Everyone who has ever filed for schedule award benefit from the OWCP is familiar with the AMA Guides to Rating a Permanent Impairment.
On May 1, 2009 the OWCP switched to the newest form of the book, the 6th Edition. This significantly changed the way doctors rate your permanent impairment.
Previously, under the 5th edition of the guides, most impairment was based on the loss of range of motion. The 6th edition changed to a more predominately diagnosis based impairment.
This can significantly change the way that your schedule award will be calculated. Remember that the federal government workers compensation office asks that the impairment ratings be done differently than almost every state law workers compensation. It is important that when it comes time to have your injury rated, that you get a doctor who is qualified and has experience working with the OWCP.
FedDoctor.com members understand the process and how to do 6th edition AMA ratings on your OWCP accepted injury. Getting the calculation right is important, but they understand how to properly document and assign your impairment under your claim.
Remember that every doctor charges for these services differently, so make sure you call their office and request the cost of the report. This report will determine how much money you get for you injury. Even if it is out of pocket, it may be well worth your while to pay for this report.
Find your new impairment rating doctor here and get started on your recovery.
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
Stay tuned to our blogs as we are actively pursuing doctors in a number of new regions across the country. Remember that federal doctors can be extremely difficult to find.
Most doctors do not have an interest in helping federal employees with their workers compensation injuries and paperwork. We are always trying to encourage doctors to become more familiar with the OWCP and the Department of Labor processes to be more helpful to federal employees.
The doctors on our website are adept at treating federal employees with their work related injuries. They have experience working with you to help you get the treatment you deserve from your OWCP claim. They are familiar with the AMA Guidelines 6th edition and how to process schedule award impairment ratings specifically for the OWCP.
Remember that you can help us and your fellow federal employees and OWCP claimants by telling us if you know of a doctor who works on OWCP injuries. Some federal employees never find a good federal doctor and are often left out in the cold when it comes to treatment, benefits and returning to health.
Help yourself and start getting what you are entitled to. Don’t let the OWCP intimidate you. You need a doctor who understands the process and can give you an honest evaluation and a fair shake. Also, be sure to tell your friends and unions about FedDoctor.com.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
FedDoctor.com does not charge federal employees for any reason! We are here simply to help federal employees find doctors who truly understand the federal workers compensation process.
Federal doctors who understand the OWCP system and truly care about their patients’ conditions and paperwork are extremely difficult to find. That’s part of the reason that FedDoctor has taken off! Once federal employees who have been injured on the job catch wind of the fact that there is a place to find quality physicians who understand the OWCP, they can’t get to our site fast enough!
This is your chance to help your co-workers. If they can get in to see a quality doctor who can help them with their paperwork, they are more likely to get back to full health and return to work. If they have suffered a severe injury and will not be able to return to work, they need help getting started on their retirement claims. A federal doctor can help them get the medical treatment and documentation to help them through the process.
Tell your friends and union members. Like our Facebook page and Follow our Twitter feed and blog posts. We are constantly writing material that we think may come in useful to you or someone that you care about. Remember, no one wants to get hurt at work. At least now, you have a place to go to find help.
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
We have recently added a feature to the home page of FedDoctor.com that allows visitors to browse through the available physician lists by searching in a metropolitan area.
Keep in mind that FedDoctor.com is always working to find more federal doctors who focus a part of their practice on federal workers compensation treatment. While we currently have doctors covering areas in over twenty states, we want to add more to our network! Keep checking back with us as we are providing useful information and updates on new OWCP doctors.
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
One reason that federal employees have difficulty getting their OWCP claims accepted is that their medical provider is not familiar with how to word a federal workers compensation medical narrative or causation report. That is not to say that their doctor doesn’t understand a medical condition or the treatment options, but simply that the majority of physicians and caretakers are not familiar with the federal workers compensation system and the special requirements that are necessary to satisfy the OWCP.
Whenever a federal employee is injured on the job, it is extremely important that they seek medical attention for their injuries and make sure that their doctor documents the cause of the injury. The Office of Workers Compensation Programs generally disputes cause of injury more than the injury’s existence. Many doctors are not concerned with cause, they are simply interested in treating the condition and returning the patient to a pre-injury state if possible. In a federal workers compensation claim, cause may be the most important factor in determining the acceptance of the claim.
The OWCP will not approve any treatment or compensation payments for lost time if the medical condition claimed is not accepted under the file. Finding a doctor who is familiar with the federal workers compensation system can be very difficult. We are trying to compile the most complete list of doctors who both understand and pursue federal employees. Use your zip code and search for a local doctor to help you get on your way to recovery.
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
One way that we help the physicians on our site is assistance with the patient inquiry process. Remember that we do not offer any treatment ourselves, we simply help you find the best federal doctors available. Our telephone number can be used to ask questions and talk about particular care providers who might be a good fit for you.
You may notice that we are adding the direct office numbers to many of the member doctors listed on the site. Our goal is that you get in touch with the right federal doctors, the ones who really know the OWCP and how the federal workers compensation offices process claims. That is why we are now including the direct line to the doctors’ offices on their listings.
Be sure to tell them that you found out about them here at FedDoctor.com. We want everyone to know that we are trying to help federal employees and OWCP doctors make the connection that can mean the difference in an accepted and denied OWCP claim. Benefits from the federal workers compensation district offices can be fickle at best and downright difficult in many cases. If you have experience dealing with an on-the-job injury claim, you probably understand how important a competent doctor is when it comes to interacting with the OWCP.
Take the time to look around. This site is designed to help you, the federal employee, find the doctor that can make your federal workers compensation claim work.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
We keep any and all information left by site visitors private and confidential. If we do not have a doctor listed in your commuting area, leave us your contact info and we will let you know when we do! This helps you stay informed on what’s happening in the federal workers compensation world and know when a local doctor has been located to help you with your OWCP claim.
If you are currently being treated by a doctor who is getting paid by OWCP, please tell us who they are! They might be interested in helping more federal employees with OWCP claims and medical conditions. We would be happy to talk with them to see if they are interested in helping more federal employees and being a part of the solution to a nationwide problem.
We have the experience and understanding of the OWCP and federal workers comp medical treatment issues that many federal employees face on a daily basis. We want to help doctors become aware of how they can get more business while helping those who are in desperate need.
Subscribe to our blog, follow us @FedDoctor on Twitter, and Like our Facebook page. Tell your union brothers and sisters that help has arrived.
Don’t take a chance, get a federal doctor who is on your side! Visit FedDoctor.com today!
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Our job is to find federal doctors who understand the OWCP and federal workers compensation systems. Then we have to find you and connect you with a physician who understands how to both treat your medical condition and complete all the required documentation for your federal claim.
While we have only existed for a few short months, we are already starting to gain traction with federal and postal unions nationwide. Thousands of individuals are using our site to search for the doctor that can help them finally get the medical attention that they need. Even respected federal sites like postalmag.com and postalreporter.com and the OWCP Classroom are taking notice and helping the fellow federal employees find FedDoctor.com.
This service is revolutionary to all federal employees. One of the biggest hurdles with any OWCP claim for an at-work injury is finding the doctors who have experience dealing with the OWCP, yet have the interest in caring for the injured federal worker.
Stay tuned to FedDoctor.com. We are growing rapidly and adding doctors around the country to help all federal employees find the medical care that they need to fight the OWCP. Whether you need a orthopedic surgeon, a physiatrist, or a pain management doctor, FedDoctor is here to look for a qualified physician in your area to help you get your treatment and documentation. We are always looking to add specialties and locations as long as the doctors are qualified and have a special interest in helping federal employees.
The OWCP and federal workers compensation in general is confusing, and having a doctor who is qualified to help you can be the difference in whether your benefits are given to you appropriately. Why trust anyone who doesn’t understand the intricate details and differences between state and federal workers comp?
So whether you have a federal attorney or are going against the OWCP on your own, FedDoctor is the place to find doctors who can help. Now help us help you! You can Follow us on Twitter @FedDoctor or Like our Facebook page. We have great blogs that are full of useful information that are updated nearly everyday.
This is your chance to help others discover what you have found. Be the first in your local union meeting to tell others that hope has finally arrived for those injured on the job.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Pelham Physical Medicine Inc. is FedDoctor.com’s newest member provider.
Pelham has in house diagnostics such as EMG/NCV. With OWCP requiring 6th Edition AMA Guides reports, those types of objective tests can be the difference in having a schedule award accepted or denied. Pelham also specializes in physical medicine and rehab.
Pelham Physical Medicine has years of experience working with the Department of Labor and completing the required forms and documents to satisfy the OWCP. With their knowledge of the federal workers compensation system and the doctors on staff to care for your injuries, Pelham will be able to serve the New York City metro area for the treatment of their federal injury claims.
Welcome aboard, Pelham!
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Monday, September 26th, 2011
Not only are we constantly finding new doctors to help federal employees with the workers compensation medical files, we are trying to spread the word that help is finally here!
Our newsletter went out to over 2000 federal employees, union officials, and federal doctors across the country. We received an overwhelming positive response and are happy to know that you are interested in finding these types of quality care providers. Federal workers compensation can be tricky, and dealing with the OWCP can frustrate anyone. Whether you have a federal attorney or not, you need a federal doctor.
To find a federal doctor, some people have had to go to great lengths and travel amazing distances. Now with FedDoctor.com, you can find one in your own backyard! Thanks for helping us tell the federal community about our free service and how they can help others and themselves get the medical treatment they need for their federal workers comp claim.
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