You have exactly 60 days from the date of this letter to request a reconsideration or a hearing before the Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB). If you miss this window, the award becomes final.
| Body Member | Total Weeks for 100% Loss | Common Impairment Calculation (Approx.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Arm | 312 weeks | A 25% arm impairment = 78 weeks of pay. | | Leg | 288 weeks | A 10% leg impairment = 28.8 weeks of pay. | | Hand | 244 weeks | Loss of use or severe nerve damage. | | Foot | 205 weeks | Loss of use or severe nerve damage. | | Eye | 160 weeks | Loss of vision or enucleation. | | Ear | 52 weeks (hearing loss) | Often calculated via audiogram specific frequencies. | owcp schedule award timeline
The following outlines the typical timeline and procedural steps for a Schedule Award under the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC). You have exactly 60 days from the date
To ensure the Schedule Award timeline moves as quickly as possible, claimants should ensure: | | Leg | 288 weeks | A 10% leg impairment = 28
Once the claimant submits the medical report (Form CA-7 and supporting documentation) to OWCP, the agency takes over.