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OWCP Claims Status Decoder

Understand what your claim status means and what to do next. Codes are below. Enter your claim code. Multiple choices may appear due to crossover in actions. Look for your specific code.

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D7 - Remanded by ECAB

Category: Appeal

What it means:

Your case has been remanded (sent back) by the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) for further action.

What to do next:

Wait for OWCP to take the action directed by ECAB. This may include further development of the evidence or a new decision.

Warnings/Important Notes:

The remand instructions in the ECAB decision should be followed by OWCP.

LS - Lump Sum Schedule Award

Category: Payment

What it means:

You are entitled to payment of a lump sum schedule award. This is assigned only with code AP.

What to do next:

You will receive a lump sum payment as specified in your award letter.

Warnings/Important Notes:

This code should not be changed until the schedule award entitlement period has ended.

Understanding OWCP Status Codes

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:

Adjudication Codes (2 characters) - Indicate whether a case is accepted or denied (e.g., AP, D5)
Pay Status Codes (2 characters) - Indicate the type of payments authorized (e.g., MC, PR, PS)
Closure Codes (2 characters) - Indicate a case has been closed (e.g., C1, C5)

Your claim status can be found on ECOMP by logging into your account and viewing your case details, or on correspondence you receive from OWCP.

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