Frequently Asked Questions
General
Who may file an appeal to ECAB? How do I file an appeal? How will I know that ECAB has received my appeal? If I decide to file an appeal, when should I file the appeal? What happens after an appeal is filed? May I submit new evidence to the Board on appeal? May I exercise appeal rights before OWCP and the Board at the same time regarding the same issue in a case? May I present my case to the Board in person? How long does it take for the Board to issue a decision? May I appeal the Board’s decision? What is the Board’s mailing address and telephone number? Can I file an appeal online? Can I determine the status of my appeal online? Are Board decisions available online? May I obtain legal advice from the Board? The Board found in my favor, but OWCP won’t pay me. How can I get the Board to force OWCP to comply?
