OWCP
Branch 79 OWCP Information:
- Consult with your Shop Steward and/or call the Branch Office as soon as possible after accident or injury occurs
- Employee has burden of proof to establish a medical condition, and that it is work related (Branch will help members with this)
- Present medical evidence and your duties as a carrier clearly and accurately
- Retirement & OWCP – consider how they might effect each other
- Claim Forms – ask Steward or Branch Office how to fill them out & track their progress
- Carrier & Steward: Keep copies of all employer, union, and medical papers
- Example of carrier’s duties for his or her doctor