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2-0806 Exhibit 4: Sample <strong>Letter</strong> to Claimant--Cardiac Condition<br />

Dear CLAIMANT NAME:<br />

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

(<strong>FECA</strong>) for a cardiac condition. We have received and reviewed [DESCRIBE WHAT WAS RECEIVED]. This<br />

information is not sufficient for us to determine whether you are eligible for benefits because [EXPLAIN<br />

WHY EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT].<br />

Please provide the information requested below to us at the address on the letterhead. Include as much<br />

detail as possible. Send a copy <strong>of</strong> your response to your employer for comments.<br />

1. Describe the specific work-related conditions or incidents which you believe contributed to your<br />

illness (general statements about stress or strain cannot be accepted). What aspects <strong>of</strong> your employment<br />

did you consider harmful to your health? Identify any relevant dates, locations, duties, co-workers,<br />

supervisors, etc. For events or duties which you identify, describe how <strong>of</strong>ten they occurred and for how<br />

long.<br />

a. Does your job require strenuous physical activity such as heavy lifting, climbing, etc.? Were<br />

you exposed to extreme heat or cold? Provide all relevant details.<br />

b. Does your job involve any <strong>of</strong> the following activities?<br />

(1) Were you required to work overtime or take work home with you to complete your<br />

assigned duties? If so, how <strong>of</strong>ten and for how long?<br />

(2) Were you required to travel in your employment? If so, how <strong>of</strong>ten and for what<br />

purposes?<br />

(3) Were you adequately equipped to perform your assigned duties? Did you have<br />

sufficient training or experience? Were you provided with adequate tools, equipment, <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

space, etc.?<br />

(4) Did your job require you to meet deadlines or quotas, or to accomplish tasks within a<br />

certain time frame? If so, provide details.<br />

(5) Were you required to perform other emotionally stressful activities? If so, provide<br />

details.<br />

c. You claim your illness resulted from certain treatment by your employer. Please provide<br />

specific descriptions <strong>of</strong> all practices, incidents, confrontations, etc. which you believe affected your<br />

condition. What happened? How <strong>of</strong>ten? What was your reaction?<br />

d. You claim your illness resulted from not receiving a desired promotion, not being transferred<br />

to a different position as you requested or not being given different job assignments. Provide<br />

details.<br />

e. You claim your cardiac condition was affected by elimination <strong>of</strong> your job or fear that it would<br />

be eliminated. Provide details.<br />

2. Describe all activities outside your Federal employment (e.g., other work, hobbies, or other<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 243

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