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2-0806 Exhibit 1: Sample Development <strong>Letter</strong><br />

Dear NAME OF PHYSICIAN:<br />

I am writing in reference to the claim for benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (<strong>FECA</strong>)<br />

filed by CLAIMANT NAME for CLAIMED CONDITION, which is claimed to be related to factors <strong>of</strong> Federal<br />

employment. We note that you have treated this claimant for the claimed condition.<br />

For the Office <strong>of</strong> Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) to determine whether benefits under the <strong>FECA</strong><br />

are payable, your findings and opinion are needed. Please provide us with a detailed, narrative medical<br />

report which fully responds to all <strong>of</strong> the questions on the attached list, and which provides medical<br />

reasons for all opinions stated. Also enclosed is a Statement <strong>of</strong> Accepted Facts which outlines all <strong>of</strong> the<br />

relevant facts which OWCP accepts as accurate in this case. Please use this document as your frame <strong>of</strong><br />

reference in preparing your response.<br />

Your fee for providing a report which fully answers the questions posed will be paid by the OWCP. Please<br />

complete the enclosed Form OWCP-1500, attach it to your original report, and submit both directly to<br />

OWCP at the address on the letterhead to ensure prompt payment. Please also send a copy <strong>of</strong> the report<br />

to your patient, CLAIMANT NAME.<br />

Thank you for your assistance. Your full reply within 30 days will be very much appreciated. If you have<br />

any questions regarding this request, please call me on TELEPHONE NUMBER.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

CLAIMS EXAMINER<br />

NOTICE TO CLAIMANT: Please be advised that this letter is intended to help you obtain medical evidence<br />

needed to decide your claim. However, you are responsible for ensuring that all requested information is<br />

provided as soon as possible.<br />

We are committed to making a timely decision on your claim. If we have not received the requested<br />

information, a statement that it is forthcoming, or evidence that shows that the information requested is<br />

not necessary to decide your claim, we will be required to make a decision on your claim based on the<br />

evidence in file.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 236

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