The CA-2 is for occupational diseases (conditions developed over time from work exposure). Use CA-1 for traumatic injuries

The medical evidence MUST establish a causal connection between your work and the condition

Workers' Compensationhard

Federal Employee Notice of Occupational Disease

CA-2 · U.S. Department of Labor (OWCP)

Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation. For conditions developing over time such as repetitive stress injuries, chemical exposure, or occupational illness.

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Where to Submit This Form

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ECOMP (recommended)

https://www.ecomp.dol.gov/

File your Notice of Occupational Disease electronically through ECOMP.

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Mail to OWCP

U.S. Department of Labor OWCP/DFEC PO Box 8300 London, KY 40742-8300

Filing Deadline

Within 3 years of when you became aware (or should have been aware) that the condition was related to your employment.

Required Attachments

📎 Completed CA-2 (Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation)
📎 Detailed medical report from your physician explaining causal relationship to work
📎 Exposure history or work condition documentation
📎 Your employing agency must complete their section

Processing Time

30-90 days for initial adjudication. Occupational disease claims often require more evidence than traumatic injury claims.

What Happens Next

OWCP will review the claim and may request additional medical or factual evidence. Unlike CA-1, there is no Continuation of Pay for occupational disease claims — use leave or apply for LWOP.

Tips for This Form

✓ The CA-2 is for occupational diseases (conditions developed over time from work exposure). Use CA-1 for traumatic injuries
✓ The medical evidence MUST establish a causal connection between your work and the condition
✓ There is NO Continuation of Pay for occupational disease claims — plan accordingly
✓ A rationalized medical opinion from your doctor is critical to approval: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/FECA

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