Priority focus · Federal & work injury
OWCP Case Expansion & Reopening
Injuries change over time. If a new condition is connected to your accepted federal injury, or a closed claim needs to reopen, we build the medical evidence the Department of Labor requires.
In short: if new conditions are connected to your accepted federal injury, or a closed claim needs to reopen, we provide the objective medical evidence and narrative reports the Department of Labor requires to expand or reopen it.
The process
How Case Expansion Works
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Review Your Accepted Claim
We examine your accepted conditions and current medical records to see what is documented and what is missing.
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Identify Connected Conditions
Many injuries lead to consequential or secondary conditions over time. We evaluate whether new symptoms are medically connected to your original federal injury.
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Build the Medical Evidence
We provide the objective findings and narrative reports the Department of Labor requires to expand the claim or reopen a closed one.
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Coordinate the Update
We work with you and your representative so the expansion or reopening is supported by the documentation it needs.
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.
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
Expand or Reopen Your OWCP Case
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.
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OWCP Case Expansion & Reopening FAQ
What is OWCP case expansion?
Case expansion adds a new condition to an already-accepted federal claim when that condition is medically connected to your original injury, for example a consequential injury or a condition that developed from the first one. We provide the medical evidence the Department of Labor needs to accept the addition.
Can a closed OWCP claim be reopened?
Often, yes. If your condition has worsened or a new connected condition has appeared, a closed claim may be reopened with current objective medical documentation. We evaluate your situation and provide the supporting reports.
What is a consequential condition?
A consequential condition is a new problem that results from your accepted injury, for example a knee or hip issue caused by an altered gait after a back injury. When medically connected, it can be added to your claim.
Do I need a lawyer to expand my case?
Not necessarily. The core requirement is strong medical evidence connecting the new condition to your accepted injury, which we provide. We coordinate with your representative if you have one.
How soon can I be seen?
Same-week appointments are typically available so the evaluation and documentation can begin promptly.
