Owcp Schedule Award Chart Review

Here’s the kicker — your arm isn't worth the same as your thumb. Literally.

So next time you stub your toe, remember: legally, it’s worth 46 weeks of your pay — if you can prove permanent loss.

👂 Fun fact: Complete loss of hearing in one ear = 52 weeks. Both ears = 200 weeks. owcp schedule award chart

Want the full chart? OWCP’s DFEC branch publishes it — but beware: The weeks haven’t changed much since the 1960s. There’s ongoing debate about whether the chart is outdated (no distinction between a violinist’s finger and a data entry clerk’s finger), but for now, it’s the law of the land.

Most people think workers’ comp is just about medical bills and lost wages. But for federal employees under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), there’s a hidden gem: . Here’s the kicker — your arm isn't worth

Here’s an interesting, engaging post about the —written to inform and intrigue federal workers and injury compensation claimants. 🧠 Ever wonder how the OWCP decides the value of a permanent body part injury? Enter the Schedule Award Chart.

Curious about your own injury and potential award? Start with your treating physician — and ask: “Have I reached MMI, and do I have a ratable impairment?” Would you like a simplified version of the actual chart (weeks per body part) to attach or embed with this post? 👂 Fun fact: Complete loss of hearing in

So 50% loss of use of your dominant arm? That’s not a full 312 weeks — it’s 156 weeks of compensation.

And fingers? Yes, each one is listed separately. Your index finger is worth more than your pinky (46 weeks vs. 25 weeks). The ring finger? 35 weeks. Middle finger? 40 weeks.