About OWCP Form CA-17

The OWCP Form CA-17, also known as the Duty Status Report, is a form used to track an injured federal employee’s work status and ability to perform their job duties. It is used by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) to determine whether the employee is entitled to continuation of pay or compensation benefits.

The form must be completed by the employee’s attending physician and submitted to the OWCP. It includes questions about the employee’s diagnosis, prognosis, work restrictions, and ability to return to work.

Here are some of the key things to know about the OWCP Form CA-17:

  • It is used to track an injured federal employee’s work status and ability to perform their job duties.
  • It must be completed by the employee’s attending physician (DOL Doctor).
  • It includes questions about the employee’s diagnosis, prognosis, work restrictions, and ability to return to work.
  • It is used by the OWCP to determine whether the employee is entitled to continuation of pay or compensation benefits.

If you are a federal employee who has been injured on the job, you should speak to your supervisor or human resources department about how to file an OWCP claim. They will be able to provide you with the necessary forms and instructions.

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