When you are actively treating an injury and not working, you receive TTD (usually full or partial wage replacement). A schedule award only begins your medical condition is stable and maximal medical improvement (MMI) has been reached. You cannot collect both TTD and schedule award weeks for the same period.
This distinction is a trap for the unwary. If you were injured in 2010 but apply for a Schedule Award in 2024, your compensation will be calculated based on your 2010 salary, likely significantly lower than your 2024 salary, and you will not receive inflation adjustments for those weeks. owcp schedule award chart
OWCP may accept the rating, request a second opinion, or deny the claim. If approved, you will receive a formal decision letter listing the number of weeks and the lump sum calculation. When you are actively treating an injury and
For partial loss of use (e.g., 40% impairment of the hand), you receive a proportionate number of weeks. This is where medical ratings become critical. This distinction is a trap for the unwary
This comprehensive guide will break down everything you need to know about the OWCP Schedule Award Chart, from the anatomy of the chart itself to the nuances of computation and execution.