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Unacceptable Reasons for Refusal • The claimant's preference for the area in which he currently resides. • Personal dislike of the position offered or the work hours scheduled. • Lack of potential for promotion. • Lack of job security. • Retirement. • Previously-issued rating for LWEC based on a constructed position where the claimant is not already working at a job which fairly and reasonably represents his WEC.
Job Offer: Referee Examination • If the employee submits rationalized medical evidence that he cannot perform the job, OWCP may perform additional medical development and/or find a conflict in medical evidence exists. • OWCP then refers employee to a third impartial referee physician i to resolve the conflict. • The results of the referee examination will be given “special weight” in determining the suitability of the offer.
Page 1 and 2: Federal Workers’ Compensation Con
Page 3 and 4: 5 USC § 8106(c) • A partially di
Page 5 and 6: “Suitable Employment” Issues Em
Page 7 and 8: All MEDICAL CONDITIONS MUST BE Cons
Page 9 and 10: Employee Responsibilities •If an
Page 11 and 12: Making an Offer of Suitable Work
Page 13 and 14: The Job Offer • The job offer mus
Page 15 and 16: Job Offer: OWCP’s Two Notices •
Page 17: Acceptable Reasons for Refusal •
Page 21 and 22: Terminating Benefits • After OWCP
Page 23 and 24: ECAB Case Law • OW O.W., Docket N
Page 25 and 26: ECAB Case Law • MK M.K., Docket N
Page 27 and 28: After Your Training i
Page 29 and 30: Additional Guidance • DOL Website

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