Copies of the FECA may be obtained from the DFEC website or by contacting the National Office. The Code of Federal Regulations, 20 CFR Part 10, more fully describes the provisions of the law, and it contains additional information about administration of the program. Letters and decisions from OWCP may contain references to the regulations.

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) Program Procedures Administration (OWCP Part 1) — Discusses the requirements of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act as they apply to claims under the jurisdiction of the OWCP. …

The Employees' Compensation and Management Portal (ECOMP) - ECOMP is a free, web-based application. Agencies that have enrolled with OWCP may use ECOMP for a variety of functions, including filing certain claim forms and uploading supporting documentation, such as letters, job offers, and medical reports.

OWCP Structure The Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) administers the FECA. The Director for DFEC and the various OWCP Regional Directors have authority over the operations of the 12 district offices. Each of these offices is headed by a District Director, who is responsible for office functions.

The FECA provides compensation benefits to civilian employees of the United States for disability due to personal injury or disease sustained while in the performance of duty. The FECA also provides for payment of benefits to dependents if a work-related injury or disease causes an employee's death.

Within the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) is responsible for processing claims filed by Postal Service employees. The DFEC Web site provides very useful information regarding the claims process.

Guidance Documents Injury Compensation for Federal Employees (Publication CA-810) When Injured at Work (Publication CA-11)

Injury Compensation for Federal Employees Publication CA-810: This handbook is for agency personnel and covers the compensation process and requirements. It is helpful for union representatives helping members with claims.

Injury Compensation Basic Training is available in two ways: Instructor-Led Online Training is a 3-day online training conducted via WebEx. A training certificate will be awarded upon completion. Sign up: Enrollment Form (New form. Enrollment is first come, first serve)

Employees’ Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) is the DOL OWCP’s web-based system for electronically filing Form CA-1: Notice of Traumatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of Pay/Compensation or Form CA-2: Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation for benefits under the