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2-0806 Exhibit 15: Sample <strong>Letter</strong> to Agency--Psychiatric Condition<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 an emotional condition. 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 supporting evidence.<br />

2. Could aspects <strong>of</strong> the employee's job be perceived as stressful (e.g., overtime, deadlines, quotas,<br />

travel, intensity <strong>of</strong> work, conflict between the employee and coworkers or supervisors, etc.)?<br />

3. Has the agency made accommodations to reduce stress for this employee (e.g., reassignment,<br />

training, deadline adjustments)? If so, what are they?<br />

4. Provide a copy <strong>of</strong> this employee's position description and physical requirements <strong>of</strong> the job. If the<br />

actual duties varied from the <strong>of</strong>ficial description, explain how.<br />

5. During the period the employee claims detrimental work factors existed, were there staffing<br />

shortages which affected this employee's workload, or extra demands for any reason?<br />

6. Was this employee generally able to perform required duties in accordance with expectations?<br />

Were there any performance or conduct problems? If so, please describe.<br />

7. [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 />

2-0806 Exhibit 16: Sample <strong>Letter</strong> to Claimant--Pulmonary Condition (Not Asbestosis)<br />

Dear CLAIMANT NAME:<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 264

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