Address any problems the claimant may have in adjusting to the work setting. a. (5) SCW (Schedule A RTW). A left knee arthroscopy was performed on September 10, 2009. The RC may also participate in scheduled conferences. Suitable jobs are identified by the RC while developing the reemployment plan. Managers & Supervisors using the fillable PDF, submit to: Disability Management Services at melwells@ucdavis.edu. The medical evidence in the file pertaining to the dependent should reflect that the dependent is incapable of self-support by reason of a mental or physical disability. As a result, the Board found that the appellant had not established good cause for failing to appear for the scheduled examination. Other things being equal, the probative value of an opinion increases when the physician reports specific detailed findings, based on a full and careful physical examination, x-ray studies, and appropriate laboratory and clinical tests. Definition of Earnings. Once information has been obtained from the claimant, EA and attending physician, the CN provides that information, via a written report, to the SN and CE. (2) Full Duty monitoring. Nurse Intervention is discussed in more detail in PM Chapter 2-0811. In these cases, a formal decision following a notice of proposed termination is necessary to notify the claimant of this change in entitlement. b. (a) Factual evidence. On April 14, 2009, he sustained an injury when a desk he was moving slid off a fork lift and slammed into his left knee, pinning his knee between the desk and a wall. (1) If the medical request cannot be authorized for obvious reasons, or the medical evidence indicates that the request is completely unrelated to the work injury, a letter explaining why the request cannot be authorized may be sufficient, rather than a formal denial. f. Continual evaluation of the likelihood of return to work with the EA and physician, with the goal of following the plan through to successful full duty return to work and closure. 20 CFR 10.500(a) provides the following: "Benefits are available only while the effects of a work-related condition continue. A detailed discussion of the evidence should be provided in the final NOD memorandum, and an explanation provided as to why the evidence does not change the course of the termination. After payment has begun, the CE is responsible for obtaining medical and non-medical evidence to determine continued entitlement. Compensatory Time Notification Form (EX Unit), Compensatory Time Notification Form (F3 Unit), Allows employees in the Fire Fighter Unit (F3) to elect how they receive compensation for overtime. Second Shift Premium: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. d. Referral for nurse intervention services can also be taken for specific task-related actions later in the life of a case, even after a prior nurse closure has occurred. a. However, if you want someone else to receive benefits if a covered family member dies, complete this form. See PM Chapters 2-0813, 2-0814, and 2-1400. This code should be used when the claimant has permanent or stable and well-defined work restrictions stemming from the work injury, has returned to a new position or modified version of the date of injury position, and OWCP has issued a formal LWEC decision based on no wage loss. a. Pete Ricketts This consistent focus will allow CEs to address issues hindering recovery, facilitate return-to-work efforts, and move cases towards resolution. OWCP may use any convenient date for making the comparison as long as both wage rates are in effect on the date used for comparison. Obtain treatment plans from the attending physician and determine whether more active treatment or more active participation by the claimant in the recovery process may be needed. Form OWCP-66 or equivalent), the CE should make a task-based referral to vocational rehabilitation to obtain updated OWCP-66 forms and then proceed with actions consistent with sub-paragraph (2) above. If the cost of the equipment purchase is less than $250, no comparison is required. Otherwise, sanctions for failure to cooperate in the rehabilitation process come under 5 U.S.C. The letter to the claimant should note that GSA regulations require employees whose moving expenses are paid by the Federal government to remain in Federal employment for one year after the move. . If the CE concludes that no position can be identified which is within the claimant's work tolerance limitations, the CE should return the case to the assigned RS and request that VR efforts be renewed to identify medically, vocationally and otherwise suitable positions for which additional placement services should be offered. Claimants must be flexible and realistic regarding adjustments needed in the return-to-work effort, such as changes in shifts, salary, new work environment, etc. Submit to: Original to Supervisor, copy to Employee, Compensatory Time Notification Form (HX Units), Allows employees in the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) to elect how they receive compensation for overtime. This code stops counting LPDs. If the EA is unable to make a job offer, the placement period during vocational rehabilitation is critical to a successful outcome for the claimant. Well-defined work restrictions should be indicated. However, if new relevant evidence has been obtained, it should be included with this notice. Dual Tracking Codes. See paragraph 18 below for further direction when a claimant elects OPM benefits. If the recurrent disability is due to the same injury, a new DM record should be created in that case after the current record is closed. b. DM Start Dates and Track Dates. 08-1274, issued May 11, 2009 ("To the extent that appellant refused the position because she was pursuing a disability retirement, the Board notes that retirement is not an acceptable reason for refusing an offer of suitable work"). the death of a family member, personnel issues, etc.). (1) If dependents remain entitled to benefits while the claimant is imprisoned, the pay status and adjudication status codes will have to remain active (PR/AP). Holiday premium is paid based on the majority hour rule. The CE, as a result, reinstates compensation retroactively to mid-March, after the testing is completed. (4) If the circumstances surrounding the authorization request and the case file establish that performing the above analysis is not appropriate or would result in an undue hardship to the claimant (such as the urgent need for DME immediately following major surgery), the request may be authorized as long as the medical evidence required in paragraph 17d above is present. 10.18 (b). (3) The RS should promptly communicate to the CE any medical issues raised by the RC so that action may be taken to resolve such issues as quickly as possible. If the LWEC is modified because the work-related condition has materially changed or worsened to the extent that the claimant cannot perform the duties of the position for which he/she was rated, the CE should promptly begin appropriate DM actions. Likewise, a brief consultation with the SN may be in order to assess whether a particular treatment is appropriate, to help the claimant explore treatment centers, or to understand the purpose of a particular diagnostic test. (2) CNL (RTW, not DOI job with 0% LWEC Decision). (2) From each potential provider, a signed statement describing in detail the basic, unadorned item meeting the physician's specifications, and a breakdown of all costs, including delivery, set-up, etc. b. Purpose and Scope. It may be used in the following instances: (1) The CE contacts the claimant to specifically discuss return to work issues. Completeto request your payroll checks to be delivered through the mail. Case Management. The conditions of a left knee contusion and left knee sprain are accepted as causally related to the April 14, 2009 employment injury. (4) Medical concerns: any time medical issues arise that have the potential to delay or derail full participation. This document provides general guidance about OSHA's recordkeeping rule and provides links to more detailed guidance. Criteria for Payment. Used when the claimant returns to part-time, light-duty work via nurse intervention. (4) All evidence upon which the final termination is based should be discussed and summarized, as well as any follow-up development actions that were taken (e.g. Nurse intervention codes are used to document actions throughout the Nurse Intervention phase of DM. submitting a false Form CA-1032) or otherwise defrauding the FECA program. Paragraph 13 of this chapter discusses the various types of resolutions in more detail. 06-1029 (issued March 26, 2007) and I.N., Docket No. The disallowance should summarize the evidence received with the claim for benefits, and any new evidence received after the development letter or proposed decision has been released. 20. 8106(c) provides a severe penalty against workers who refuse offers of suitable work, or who abandon suitable work without good cause. The CE should update the case status to reflect payment of partial wage loss, if applicable. If a request for DME can be authorized, the claimant should be advised in writing of the approval. Disability management, however, is a team approach and consists of more than just CE intervention. (2) The claimant's personal dislike of the position offered or the work hours scheduled. Temporary Assignments. See PM 2-0813. d. Advising the Claimant. The CN should also make a specific recommendation pertaining to whether a FN assignment would be beneficial. The EA should be contacted and asked to keep the light duty assignment open and available during this period and/or to extend the period of the temporary assignment. The distance between the two locations must be at least 50 miles, but the claimant is not required to demonstrate financial need for relocation expenses to be paid. Double shifts are defined as continuous hours that equate to a minimum of 4.1 hours beyond the normal daily shift schedule. It may be beneficial to request this information following the initial rental authorization, or close to the expiration of the initial rental period, to avoid a lapse in DME authorization following the allowable 90 day rental period. d. Report any work or ownership interest in any business enterprise, even if the business lost money, or if profits or income were reinvested or paid to others. See PM 2-0601 for a detailed list of disability management codes. Michael E. Moravec 46 ECAB 492 (1995). A demotion is an assignment to a lower leveled (i.e., lower market target) job that can occur for reasons initiated by the department or staff member (i.e., lower market target, such as, market target 3 to market target 2 of the same or different market bands). c. Return to Work with a New Employer (other than the EA). (b) Where the claimant can perform the duties of the date of injury job, the RS should notify the CE immediately. See paragraph 3 in this chapter for an explanation of these terms. Mr. James worked in the private sector in various capacities as both a mechanic and a welder. The CE is responsible for recognizing this dual track potential and for making the VR referral during the nurse intervention phase. (3) Ending daily roll payments that have continued for less than one year. Identifying possible barriers to the claimant's return to work and then developing a plan of action with the CE to resolve the identified barriers. (b) A Rural Carrier who returns to work but whose hours are restricted due to the effects of the job-related injury is entitled to compensation for any LWEC. This code starts counting LPDs at a fraction. Any formal denial will be accompanied by appeal rights. Important Principles in Reviewing Medical Evidence, 7. The claimant has no ongoing entitlement to compensation for wage loss once the medical evidence establishes the ability to perform the duties of the date of injury position. See P.S., Docket No. "If possible, the employer should offer suitable reemployment in the location where the employee currently resides. . For instance, if Form CA-1 shows concurrence of the employer with a report of an ankle injury due to falling off a ladder, and this history is repeated in the emergency room report of treatment soon after the time of injury, there is no need to question a subsequent report which fails to record the specific history. This provision does not apply to temporary or term employees. (2) Reference 5 U.S.C. * = $________ (rounded) Occupational Rehabilitation Programs. See PM 6-0200. When possible, it is recommended to make this referral while the FN is still assigned to the case so that upon receipt of the report the FN can assist with the medical information obtained. ECAB held that the physician's report was not entitled to the special weight of the medical opinion evidence because it was based on an inaccurate statement of accepted facts. Duke University Health System maintains a broadband pay structure of 13 bands that are based on competitive pay practices and designed to establish the range of salaries that will be paid for respective jobs within the bands. In some cases, plan development will be the initial phase of vocational rehabilitation, and in others it will follow services that were aimed at placement with the previous employer. The findings or opinions of a second opinion physician may differ from those of the claimant's AP. (f) Promptly reporting any non-cooperation to the RS while continuing to provide placement services for the allotted 90 days. f. Evaluating the Evidence. Supervisors acknowledge that they have recovered University property and revoked University systems access for separating employees. Chapter 2-0810, Developing and Evaluating Medical Evidence, 3. An example of a situation where inclusion of additional medicals might be appropriate would be in a complex catastrophic case with numerous accepted conditions. 8148(a) requires termination of all future benefits, including medical benefits. Authorizing Medical Treatment and Care, 16. Purpose and Scope. (4) Replacement of a rental item may occur when the item is irreparably damaged, or if replacement is required during repair and/or maintenance of a specific item. The OWCP will make every reasonable effort to arrange for employment of a partially disabled claimant with the Employing Agency (EA) first. 17. * Within seven (7) days of the case assignment, the CN initiates contact with all three to obtain the necessary information and then closes the case. If the reply is not received within the specified time frame (usually 30-45 days), or if the reply is equivocal, the CE should consider a second opinion. Formal disallowances require the signature of GS-12 CE or higher authority. e. MSI (Second Opinion Scheduled). This one-year time frame is utilized in the tracking of lost production days. Responding to written inquiries in a timely and efficient manner allows pending issues to be addressed so that the return-to-work effort can continue. This is true whether or not they have been rated for an LWEC; however, see PM 2-1501 for guidance when an LWEC rating is in place. Identification of the medical evidence accepted as bearing the weight that indicates that the claimant's condition is stable and establishes well-defined limitations. MNR can be entered if a narrative medical report is received from the claimant's attending physician that provides substantial information regarding the claim. f. Inquiries from Claimants. 2. Medical appointments. . Health: Managers & Supervisors using the fillable PDF, submit to: Disability Management Services at kkjlee@ucdavis.edu. A referral may also be desirable if the claimant has not collaborated with or fully benefited from nursing services. Reemployment of a temporary or casual worker in another temporary or casual position is proper, as long as it will last at least 90 days. a new issue with the claimant's medical condition that is hampering the VR effort. (ii) A part-time position may form the basis for a WEC for a employee who was a full-time employee on the DOI if his/her stable, established work restrictions limit him/her to part-time work. See FECA PM 2-0813-6. If this documentation is not yet of record and/or the RS is unable to provide it, then the compensation should be reduced to zero. The letter should state whether a report of earnings, a report of dependents, or both, are lacking and cite the date of the previous request. a. Claims for recurrence of disability for work during this time almost always occur within 90 days of return to duty, and thus are considered causally related to the initial injury within the COP period, as long as no intervening injury occurred and the medical supports COP. 8123(d) for failure to report for examination. Determine the employee's DOI pay rate as a percentage of the appropriate band for the job held when injured as described in 4e(3)(b)i. The FN will report to OWCP, either by telephone, in writing, or both. A formal decision with appeal rights should be issued if requested by the claimant. Alternatively, there may be a benefit to taking both actions at the same time. However, the DMA may state whether an accepted incident was competent to produce the injury claimed. c. SSA Benefits. See J.E., Docket No. (1) If work tolerance limitations are already on file, the CE can refer the case for vocational rehabilitation services. If the evidence does not support the rental or purchase of the requested item, the CE should advise the claimant in writing, explaining the reason(s) and listing the alternatives which may be considered, if any. The purpose of the annual performance review is to ensure staff receive candid performance information for the year and clear goals and development plans for the coming year. If a new work-related injury or exposure occurs, Form CA-1 or CA-2 should be completed accordingly. The claimant should be advised of the period of approval. Non-Cooperation and Sanction Decisions, 18. (1) CFF (RTW via CE DOI or pre-established LWEC Job). Determine the range of the current salaries for the DOI pay band by deducting the lowest salary from the highest salary within that band. Driving any vehicle during the performance of one's duties. (3) Dual Tracking Codes. A claimant working limited duty may file a recurrence of disability as the result of a material change in the accepted condition(s), the withdrawal of a limited duty assignment, or any other issue affecting the suitability of the work being performed. 10.541 provides the following: (a) If the beneficiary submits evidence or argument prior to the issuance of the decision, the OWCP will evaluate it in light of the proposed action and undertake such further development as it may deem appropriate, if any. Upon receipt of a request for authorization for replacement hearing aids, the CE should first determine the length of time since the last hearing aids were authorized. Form EN-1032 serves as a report of earnings which OWCP may require under 5 U.S.C. c. Adjudication. The postal physician or occupational health nurse administrator evaluates fully all medical records referred to the Postal Service from OWCP district offices. Key Elements of a Forfeiture Decision. The CE should attempt to return calls as quickly as possible in these cases because good communication is integral to effective early disability management. . Merit increases are effective in October. (3) Initial RS Actions. g. Discussion of Legal Issues. Where ongoing benefits are an issue, the CE is responsible for advising the claimant of the basis of the proposed decision and providing an opportunity to respond in writing and submit evidence. PRL can be entered when a proposed notice of reduction is sent to the claimant. k. OIC (Other Intervention by CE). The FN's contact is generally in person; however, in some instances the activity may be only telephonic in nature. (a) Although not always necessary, dual assignment should be considered in the following kinds of circumstances: (b) If the CE determines that dual tracking would be useful, a rehabilitation referral will be sent to the RS for consideration. Confirming the work status with the EA and ascertaining whether accommodations are available if needed. (4) A medical report is obtained as a result of "leading questions" to the physician in a referee context. Pertinent issues, depending on the nature of the employment, may include: a) The name and address of the business, the owner of the business, and under whose name the business is operated. The CE and RC are encouraged to discuss issues as needed, but they must remember to include the RS in, or inform the RS of, the discussion. This code is useful for alerting the CE to review the case for a possible formal decision regarding an LWEC. 10. . (3) RLT (Eventual Reduction via Rehabilitation - letter sent by CE). The duties of a maintenance worker require walking and standing for up to six hours per day; intermittent squatting, bending and kneeling for up two hours per day; pushing/pulling up to one hour per day; climbing stairs hour per day; and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Surveillance video evidence may also be sent to a referee physician. In order to use these codes, the claimant must actually return to work; a release to return to work without an actual return to work is not sufficient for use of these codes. This form is for Managers, Supervisors & their administrative staff and gives specific directions for completing a position description form and explains details of the approval process when recruiting or modifying. Box 90496 Nurse services are a valuable tool for assisting claimants in returning to work and assisting CEs in moving a case towards resolution. It is not appropriate for the OWCP to invoke section 8106(c) where a claimant has actual earnings and the office has found those earnings to be a fair and reasonable representation of wage-earning capacity. (a) Temporary or Casual Employment. Any such decision should address only the surgical bills, including hospitalization expenses, anesthesiologist's fees, etc. e. If the requested information concerning earnings and/or dependents is received, the CE should act promptly to restore benefits. (3) Role of the CE. 4. See also PM Chapter 2-1400.18. (3) Refusing to Cooperate with the Examining Physician while Attempting to Complete a Clinical History and/or Physical Examination. CEs should rely on the expertise of the FN and SN to assist in locating the best and most cost-effective provider available to the claimant. (3) The nature and extent of supervision, if any, that the physician feels is required for safety while the claimant is performing the exercises. b) The type of business and the business structure prior to incorporation. The decision should only deny wage-loss compensation for the period claimed; the decision should not terminate all future entitlement to wage-loss compensation. The Claims Examiner (CE) should monitor cases for adequacy of the medical reports in reporting work capacity and ensure that the reports are current. The probability of effective rehabilitation, resulting in the best return-to-work arrangement, is greatly increased when such efforts begin as early as possible in the recovery process. (1) Treating Physician. The CN contacts the employee, the EA and the treating physician. This type of decision is necessary even though there technically is no loss of wage earning capacity. Another example would be a case where the physician provided work restrictions towards the end of the 120-day period and the FN indicated that she was working with the EA on the formulation of a job offer, an extension could be granted to facilitate formalizing any such offer of employment. In cases where the claimant has undergone vocational rehabilitation (VR), the RC will submit a final report to the RS summarizing why VR was unsuccessful and listing two (or more) jobs which are medically and vocationally suitable for the claimant. This chapter defines and discusses the terms and procedures involved in the weighing process and provides examples of common situations in accepted disability cases where medical development is needed and guidelines for determining the weight of medical evidence. A claimant may file a CA-7 form claiming compensation for leave without pay, leave buy back, or other wage loss such as premium pay, as a result of the work-related injury/illness. If an opinion on the percentage of permanent impairment and a description of physical findings is on file from an examining physician, but the percentage estimate by this physician is not based on the AMA Guides, an opinion by the DMA which gives a percentage based on reported findings and the AMA Guides may constitute the weight of the medical evidence. d. State the findings chronologically. a delay until a training course begins, recovery from surgery, etc. d. 20 CFR 10.508 describes when relocation expenses can be paid for an employee who would need to move to accept an offer of reemployment. (d) The employee's WEC in terms of percentage is computed by dividing the employee's earnings by the current pay rate. Case Maintenance should be updated, if necessary, to reflect the proper case status, and adjudication codes and Decision Registry should be updated to record the specific decision issued. ups not eligible for rehire; fiddler android https tunnel to; identify the usage of sandboxes. 2603. If permanent work restrictions are not yet on file, the case may still be referred for Medical Rehabilitation for work hardening programs and functional capacity evaluations aimed at producing work tolerance limitations. a. Phone Calls. Take the amount from step 2 and divide it by the amount from step 1. Findings of other agencies (such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans' Affairs). Cases are assigned to a CN for action if the claimant sustained a traumatic injury and has not returned to work. The FN may note such information as the attending physician's opinion concerning length of disability, work limitations, etc. 8113 at the salary level of the job which is the goal of the vocational rehabilitation plan. See S.C., Docket No. See M.G., Docket No. At the request of the OWCP, a second opinion physician provides examination, indicated diagnostic testing, and rationalized medical opinion when a detailed, comprehensive report and opinion is needed from a specialist in the appropriate field. See Dominic E. Coppo, 44 ECAB 484 (1993). 8106(c) provides a severe penalty against workers who refuse offers of suitable work, or who abandon suitable work without good cause. In this circumstance, the OWCP has not led the claimant to expect that the benefit/payment will continue beyond the authorized period. Final reductions and terminations are described in PM Chapter 2-1400. A Data Transcriber performs repetitive keyboard related tasks with an average keystroke of 7,500 to 8,500 per hour. Surgery Requests If the information received is incomplete or doubt exists about the suitability, appropriateness, or need for the membership, the CE should undertake suitable development, such as requesting clarification from the AP, consulting with the DMA or obtaining a second opinion examination. This will give the percentage of the salary range that the employee earned on the DOI ($21,915 divided by $31,964 = 69%). Compensation is not payable while a refusal or obstruction continues, and the period of refusal or obstruction is deducted from the period for which compensation is paid.". 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