Phase 4: OWCP Review & District Medical Advisor (DMA) Audit (8–24 Weeks)
Understanding each phase of this "bureaucratic machine" can help you manage expectations and avoid common pitfalls that trigger unnecessary delays. Phase 1: Reaching Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) owcp schedule award timeline
| Body Member | Total Weeks for 100% Loss | Common Impairment Calculation (Approx.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Arm | 312 weeks | A 25% arm impairment = 78 weeks of pay. | | Leg | 288 weeks | A 10% leg impairment = 28.8 weeks of pay. | | Hand | 244 weeks | Loss of use or severe nerve damage. | | Foot | 205 weeks | Loss of use or severe nerve damage. | | Eye | 160 weeks | Loss of vision or enucleation. | | Ear | 52 weeks (hearing loss) | Often calculated via audiogram specific frequencies. | Phase 4: OWCP Review & District Medical Advisor
Under 5 U.S.C. § 8107, the law specifies the total number of weeks of compensation available for the total loss of a specific body part. The timeline for payment duration depends on the percentage of impairment awarded. | | Hand | 244 weeks | Loss of use or severe nerve damage