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(3) The CE should note the date <strong>of</strong> referral to the RS in the CMF.<br />

(4) The CE may need to provide new information to the RS after the referral is made.<br />

Specifically, the CE should inform the RS when:<br />

(a) Changes in work limitations, weight <strong>of</strong> the medical evidence, entitlement to<br />

benefits, and/or accepted condition have occurred, or that a second opinion or<br />

referee examination is scheduled; or<br />

(b) The RS and RC should no longer communicate directly with the attending<br />

physician to resolve nuances in work limitations.<br />

Form OWCP-14 may be used for this purpose. The CE may send a copy <strong>of</strong> the pertinent<br />

letter, pre-termination notice, formal decision, etc. to the RS for use by the RS and the RC.<br />

(5) The CE must act within five days on any issues identified on a Rehabilitation Action<br />

Report, as follows:<br />

(a) The claimant fails to cooperate with rehabilitation efforts;<br />

(b) The medical situation appears to have changed significantly;<br />

(c) A job <strong>of</strong>fer is made, refused, or accepted; or<br />

(d) The previous employer is not cooperating in a re-employment effort.<br />

2-0600-8 Return to Work with Previous Employer<br />

8. Return to Work with Previous Employer. This paragraph addresses actions needed to return the<br />

claimant to work with his or her Federal employing agency.<br />

a Placement Services. After screening and initial interview (see PM Chapter 2-0813 and<br />

OWCP PM 3-0300), most candidates for vocational rehabilitation, except those who were employed<br />

by now-defunct agencies, will receive services leading toward placement with the previous<br />

employer (PPE) even when nursing intervention has occurred.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 68

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