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OWCP Claims Status Decoder

Understand what your claim status means and what to do next. Codes are below. Enter your claim code. Multiple choices may appear due to crossover in actions. Look for your specific code.

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C3 - Closed, Benefits Denied

Category: Closure

What it means:

Your case is closed because benefits were denied. This is assigned with a "D_" adjudication code.

What to do next:

If you disagree with the denial, review your appeal rights as outlined in the decision letter.

Warnings/Important Notes:

Different appeal options have different deadlines: reconsideration (1 year), hearing (180 days), ECAB appeal (180 days).

Understanding OWCP Status Codes

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:

Adjudication Codes (2 characters) - Indicate whether a case is accepted or denied (e.g., AP, D5)
Pay Status Codes (2 characters) - Indicate the type of payments authorized (e.g., MC, PR, PS)
Closure Codes (2 characters) - Indicate a case has been closed (e.g., C1, C5)

Your claim status can be found on ECOMP by logging into your account and viewing your case details, or on correspondence you receive from OWCP.

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