What is a consequential injury?
A consequential injury is a new injury that you suffer that directly results from the original work-related injury. Usually, you will have an easier time getting benefits for the original work-related injury. You will have a harder time getting benefits for the consequential injury.
What does consequential condition mean?
Defining a Consequential Condition. The effect of an accepted occupational illness under Part B and/or covered illness under Part E in causing, contributing to or aggravating an injury, illness, impairment, or disease is considered a consequential condition.
Which of the following is the only recourse for federal employees in need of compensation as a result of work-related injury/illness or death?
An employee of the U.S. government who suffers a work-connected disability has no right of action against the U.S. government for the effects of injury other than the benefits the employee may receive under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8101 – 5 U.S.C. 8150. It is the employee’s sole recourse for compensation.
What are federal workers compensation benefits?
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) provides workers’ compensation coverage for employment-related injuries and occupational diseases. Benefits include wage replacement, payment for medical care, and where necessary, medical and vocational rehabilitation assistance in returning to work and survivor benefits.
Which types of employees fall under federal workers compensation statutes?
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) provides coverage to federal civilian employees who have sustained work-related injuries or disease by providing appropriate monetary and medical benefits and help in returning to work.
Can you get compensatory and consequential damages?
Consequential damages are indirect damages that a claimant suffers as a result of a breach of contract. Although consequential damages are far less common than compensatory damages, courts will award them under the right circumstances.
Which of the following workers would be covered by the Federal employees compensation Act?
Every civilian employee of the federal government, including employees of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, is covered by FECA, as are several other groups, including federal jurors and Peace Corps volunteers.
What is permanent stationary disability?
When you reach a point where your medical condition is not improving and not getting worse, your condition is called “permanent and stationary” (P&S). This is referred to as the point in time when you have reached maximal medical improvement (MMI). When this happens, your primary treating physician writes a P&S report.