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2-0600 Exhibit 2: Example <strong>of</strong> <strong>Letter</strong> to be Sent to Claimant When Vocational Rehabilitation Plan<br />

Is Approved<br />

Dear CLAIMANT NAME:<br />

I am writing in reference to the plan developed by you and your Rehabilitation Counselor for your return<br />

to work as a TITLE OF OCCUPATION.<br />

We have reviewed this plan with respect to the medical reports in your file, and we have determined that<br />

the job duties are within your work limitations. DETAIL ANY MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE<br />

CASE, ESPECIALLY IF THE WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE IS WITH A PHYSICIAN OTHER THAN THE ATTENDING.<br />

Therefore, you are expected to cooperate fully so that you may return to work in the specified job, or one<br />

similar to it. After any necessary training or other preparation is completed, OWCP will provide 90 days <strong>of</strong><br />

placement services so that you may reach this goal.<br />

Based on a vocational evaluation and a survey <strong>of</strong> the local labor market, it appears that you have (or will<br />

have) a wage-earning capacity <strong>of</strong> $99,999 per year. At the end <strong>of</strong> the rehabilitation program, whether<br />

you are actually employed or not, the Office <strong>of</strong> Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) will in all<br />

likelihood reduce your compensation based on this amount.<br />

OWCP will continue to help you return to work. You should note, however, that the Federal Employees'<br />

Compensation Act provides penalties for claimants who do not cooperate with vocational rehabilitation<br />

efforts.<br />

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

CLAIMS EXAMINER<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 78

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