Controverting  COP - Decision

• If additional info is needed, OWCP will request it and allow 30 days.
• If COP is denied, OWCP issues a formal denial with appeal rights.
• The amount of COP paid will be charged to sick or annual leave at the option of the employee or will be considered an overpayment.
• If COP is approved, the claimant and EA will be notified - usually in the acceptance letter.
• If a  controverted claim is subsequently accepted, OWCP will make a finding on ALL the issues raised by  EA and include an explanation of why COP was authorized.