Printing - FECA-PT2 - National Association of Letter Carriers

Based on information contained in their records, DCMWC will also use Form OWCP-33 to
query DFEC regarding the existence of a claim under the FECA for a specific individual and,
where appropriate, request information about the claim. Any such request should be
handled expeditiously.
(2) In any case where a dual benefit situation has been identified and the provisions of
section 422(g) are applicable, DFEC is responsible for advising DCMWC of any changes in
case or payment status, including commencement, increase, decrease and termination of
compensation, as soon as possible after the change occurs. Further, such cases should be
placed under periodic six-month call-up to ensure that DCMWC has been advised of all
case/payment changes.
(3) Most cases under Part B of the BLBA (which also contains an offset provision) are
handled by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Where a potential dual benefit
situation of this type exists, DCMWC will request needed information from DFEC in the same
manner as described above and will forward the information to SSA for appropriate action.
The actions and responsibilities of DFEC in this situation are the same as described in
paragraphs d(1) and (2) above.
d. Exchange of Information Between DFEC and DCMWC.
(1) To identify those cases in which dual entitlement exists and to permit DCMWC to
make appropriate deductions in BLBA benefits, the timely exchange of case file information
between DFEC and DCMWC is necessary. Therefore, in all cases involving a
cardio-pulmonary condition where exposure to coal dust is alleged to have contributed to
the development of the claimed condition, the National Operations Office will complete Form
OWCP-33 and forward it to OWCP, DCMWC, District Office Operations Staff, Frances Perkins
Building, Room C-3522, Washington, D.C. 20210.
If necessary, the CE should at this time also request the coal mine employment record and
any medical evidence pertaining to the injured employee which may be in the possession of
DCMWC. If a claim for the identified individual has also been filed under the BLBA, DCMWC
will so advise and, if needed, will request compensation payment information from DFEC.
Based on information contained in their records, DCMWC will also use Form OWCP-33 to
query DFEC regarding the existence of a claim under the FECA for a specific individual and,
where appropriate, request information about the claim. Any such request should be
handled expeditiously.
(2) In any case where a dual benefit situation has been identified and the provisions of
section 422(g) are applicable, DFEC is responsible for advising DCMWC of any changes in
case or payment status, including commencement, increase, decrease and termination of
compensation, as soon as possible after the change occurs. Further, such cases should be
placed under periodic six-month call-up to ensure that DCMWC has been advised of all
case/payment changes.
(3) Most cases under Part B of the BLBA (which also contains an offset provision) are
FECA-PT2 Printed: 06/08/2010 543