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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 an emotional condition. We have received and reviewed [DESCRIBE WHAT WAS RECEIVED].<br />

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

[EXPLAIN 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. Provide names, addresses and phone numbers <strong>of</strong> any person who can verify your statements.<br />

a. Were you adequately equipped to perform your assigned duties? Did you have sufficient<br />

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

b. Were you required to meet deadlines or quotas, or to accomplish tasks within certain time<br />

frames? If so, provide details.<br />

c. Were you required to work overtime or take work home with you to complete your assigned<br />

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

d. 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 />

e. You claim your illness resulted from not receiving a promotion. Provide details. Were you<br />

not selected for a specific position? What position and when?<br />

f. You claim your illness resulted from not being given a transfer to another position or not<br />

being given different job assignments. Provide details.<br />

g. You claim your health was affected by elimination <strong>of</strong> your job or fear that your job would be<br />

eliminated. Provide details.<br />

h. You claim your health was affected by disputes with your supervisor over leave usage.<br />

Provide details. What were the circumstances surrounding your not being granted leave?<br />

i. Were you required to perform other emotionally stressful activities? If so, provide details.<br />

j. Have you filed any grievance, EEO complaint, or any other action related to the working<br />

conditions cited in this claim? If so, provide copies <strong>of</strong> all relevant documents, including conclusions<br />

<strong>of</strong> fact-finders and final decisions if available. If not available, when do you anticipate they will be?<br />

2. Describe all sources <strong>of</strong> stress outside your Federal employment. Have you recently experienced<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 260

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