Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General

• 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?