26/05/2026
Did you know one sentence may not be enough to explain your federal work injury?
Too many injured federal employees write something short like:
“I hurt my back lifting a box.”
“I slipped and fell.”
“My shoulder started hurting.”
But OWCP claims often need more detail than that.
What were you lifting?
How heavy was it?
Where were you?
How did your body move?
What did you feel immediately?
Who did you report it to?
Your employee statement helps tell the full story.
The clearer your injury story is, the easier it is for your doctor to understand what happened and document it properly.
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