Priority focus · Federal & work injury
Federal Workers' Compensation (OWCP / DOL / FECA), Kansas City
Federal employees are covered under FECA, not state workers’ comp. We provide the physician-directed care and Department of Labor documentation your federal claim requires, across every agency and the Greater Kansas City metro.
In short: federal employees injured on the job are covered under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, administered by the OWCP, not state workers’ comp. We provide the physician-directed care and the documentation your federal claim requires.
The process
Your Path Through an OWCP Claim
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File Your Claim
Report the injury and file your CA-1 (traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease) with your agency. We help you understand what the Department of Labor needs to accept it.
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Start Authorized Care
We evaluate your injury and begin physician-directed treatment. For accepted OWCP claims, care is billed directly to the DOL, with no out-of-pocket cost to you.
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Document Everything
We provide the objective findings and duty-status reports (CA-17) your claim requires, on time, so your benefits and treatment keep moving.
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Recover and Return
Coordinated therapy and a documented return to duty, with case expansion, reopening or an independent exam if your condition changes.
Who we serve
Federal Agencies We Serve
OWCP eligibility is determined by the Department of Labor. We provide physician-directed care for federal injured workers across agencies.
USPS & Postal Workers
Lifting, repetitive-strain and route injuries common to letter carriers and mail handlers.
TSA Officers
Screening-line, lifting and repetitive-motion injuries for transportation security personnel.
VA Employees
Clinical and facilities staff injured in the course of federal service.
Federal Law Enforcement
Duty-related musculoskeletal and post-traumatic injuries.
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Correctional-officer injuries from physical duties and incidents.
IRS & Federal Civilian
Office, ergonomic and other work-related injuries across federal agencies.
Claim paperwork
OWCP Claim Forms We Support
We supply the medical documentation tied to the core OWCP forms, plus CA-20 attending-physician reports and denied-claim support.
CA-1
Notice of Traumatic Injury, for an injury from a single event or shift. We supply the supporting medical documentation.
CA-2
Notice of Occupational Disease, for conditions that develop over time. We document the work connection your claim needs.
CA-17
Duty Status Report, the work-capacity and restrictions report we complete throughout your treatment.
Why federal workers choose us
Built Around Your Claim
OWCP / DOL authorized
We are an authorized provider for federal Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs care.
$0 out-of-pocket
Accepted-claim treatment is billed directly to the Department of Labor, not to you.
Physician-led, one roof
Medical, chiropractic, PT, OT and rehab coordinate one plan, which shortens recovery and keeps documentation aligned.
Claims-savvy team
CA-1, CA-2 and CA-17 support, denied-claim help, case expansion and reopening, and impairment-rating documentation.
Same-week appointments
Federal injuries get prompt scheduling so care and documentation start fast.
Bilingual staff
Communication support so nothing about your claim or care gets lost.
What we treat
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Federal work injuries we evaluate, each linked to physician-directed treatment.
Herniated Disc
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Neuropathy
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Back Pain
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Shoulder Pain
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Knee Pain
Physician-directed, non-surgical care first.
Physician-directed care
Led by Dr. Aston Goldsworthy, DC, MSN, FNP-BC, CMLE, CIR, NRCME
Your federal injury care is directed by our founder, whose work centers on occupational medicine and OWCP claims. Because our medical, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation teams share one building, your plan and your documentation stay aligned from the first visit through case closure.
Meet Dr. Aston Goldsworthy
Federal injured workers
Start Your OWCP Care This Week
Bring your claim number and accepted conditions if you have them. We handle the documentation and the care, billed directly to the Department of Labor on accepted claims.
Book AppointmentOWCP questions
Federal Workers' Compensation FAQ
What is federal workers’ compensation?
Federal employees injured on the job are covered under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), administered by the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), not state workers’ compensation. It covers authorized medical care and related benefits for accepted work injuries.
How is it different from state workers’ comp?
State workers’ compensation covers private and state employees; FECA covers federal employees and is handled through the OWCP and forms like CA-1 and CA-2. The medical documentation requirements differ, which is why a clinic experienced with federal claims matters.
Which federal employees are eligible?
Federal civilian employees across agencies, including postal workers, TSA officers, VA employees, federal law enforcement and Bureau of Prisons staff. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the Department of Labor.
Is treatment $0 out-of-pocket?
For an accepted FECA claim, authorized treatment is billed directly to the Department of Labor, with no out-of-pocket cost to you. Bring your claim number and accepted conditions and we will confirm authorization.
How soon can I be seen?
Same-week appointments are typically available for federal injured workers.
