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United States Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board
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  • Who may file an appeal to ECAB?


  • How do I file an appeal?


  • How will I know that ECAB has received my appeal?


  • If I decide to file an appeal, when should I file the appeal?


  • What happens after an appeal is filed?


  • May I submit new evidence to the Board on appeal?


  • May I exercise appeal rights before OWCP and the Board at the same time regarding the same issue in a case?


  • May I present my case to the Board in person?


  • How long does it take for the Board to issue a decision?


  • May I appeal the Board’s decision?


  • What is the Board’s mailing address and telephone number?


  • Can I file an appeal online?


  • Can I determine the status of my appeal online?


  • Are Board decisions available online?


  • May I obtain legal advice from the Board?


  • The Board found in my favor, but OWCP won’t pay me. How can I get the Board to force OWCP to comply?


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Employees' Compensation Appeals Board

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