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An Independent Medical Exam ExplainedAn independent medical examination is a medical evaluation used for the purpose of providing an second opinion in regard to a particular worker’s compensation matter. The second opinion doctor is paid by the party who requested the independent medical examination to provide a secondary opinion in regard to the claim at […]

To qualify for special handling pursuant to § 8143b, an employee must have had not less than five years of Federal employment in aggregate in which they were engaged in fire protection activities. On September 10, 2024, DFEC issued FECA Bulletin 24-05 to clarify that a combination of Federal and non-Federal employment can satisfy the […]

Recently, and primarily overseas, federal employees have reported a series of sudden sensory events including sounds, pressure, and/or heat that subsequently followed with unusual headaches, pain, nausea, or vertigo. These symptoms may be diagnosed as the Havana Syndrome by your medical professional. Essentially, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and you’ve worked overseas, […]