OWCP sometimes needs a second opinion from a medical specialist. The
employee must submit to examination by a qualified physician as often
and at such times and places as OWCP considers reasonably necessary. The
employee may have a qualified physician, paid by him or her, present at
such examination. However, the employee is not entitled to have anyone
else present at the examination unless OWCP decides that exceptional
circumstances exist. For example, where a hearing-impaired employee
needs an interpreter, the presence of an interpreter would be allowed.
Also, OWCP may send a case file for second opinion review where actual
examination is not needed, or where the employee is deceased.
