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(Chats 7-10-19) | Federal Workers Comp: Denied Claims, Reconsiderations, and the 3-Year Filing Deadline
Welcome back to the Breaking OWCP Podcast! This week, Chris and Gini are tackling some of the most common and stressful hurdles in federal workers comp: closed claims, denied claims, and dealing with old or pre-existing injuries.
If you’ve recently received a denial letter, do not give up! Chris breaks down exactly why a denial is actually a roadmap to getting your claim approved, which appeal option you must choose, and how to prevent your claim from getting closed due to "inactivity." Plus, we bust the biggest management lie regarding filing deadlines—you have much more time than they are…
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