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2-0806 Exhibit 11: Sample <strong>Letter</strong> to Agency--Hearing Loss<br />

Dear EMPLOYING AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE:<br />

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

filed by the above-named employee for hearing loss. We have reviewed the Form CA-2 and all<br />

accompanying information. We need the following additional information from you to determine whether<br />

the employee is eligible for benefits under the <strong>FECA</strong>.<br />

1. Provide comments from a knowledgeable supervisor on the accuracy <strong>of</strong> all statements provided by<br />

the employee relative to this claim. Does the agency concur with the employee's allegations? If there are<br />

points <strong>of</strong> disagreement, please explain fully and provide any appropriate supportive evidence.<br />

2. Provide locations <strong>of</strong> job sites where exposure allegedly occurred.<br />

3. Describe the sources <strong>of</strong> exposure to noise (machinery, etc.)<br />

4. Provide the decibel and frequency level (noise survey report) for each job site. If no tests are<br />

available, please arrange for them to be made if possible. If no tests can be made, advise whether the<br />

employee was or was not exposed to injurious noise.<br />

5. Provide the period <strong>of</strong> exposure, hours per day, and days per week.<br />

6. Describe the type(s) <strong>of</strong> ear protection provided. If noise attenuation (in decibels) is known, please<br />

furnish it also.<br />

7. Provide copies <strong>of</strong> the employee's job sheet, employment record and SF-171.<br />

8. Provide a copy <strong>of</strong> all medical examinations pertaining to hearing or ear problems, including<br />

pre-employment examination and all audiograms.<br />

9. If the employee is no longer exposed to hazardous noise, give the date <strong>of</strong> last exposure and the<br />

pay rate in effect on that date.<br />

10. [FREE FLOW IF DESIRED]<br />

Title 20 CFR 10.102(b) provides that, in the absence <strong>of</strong> a full reply from the agency, we may accept the<br />

claimant's allegations as factual. Your assistance in ensuring that all requested information is provided to<br />

OWCP within 30 days is appreciated.<br />

If clarification <strong>of</strong> any portion <strong>of</strong> this request is required, or if you cannot provide any requested<br />

information, please contact us immediately. Thank you for your assistance.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

NAME OF SIGNER<br />

TITLE<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 256

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