Board employees' performance-of-duty injuries are covered under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). FECA provides for compensation benefits to civilian employees of the United States for disability resulting from personal injury or disease sustained while on duty. Injured employees are entitled to first-aid treatment, hospital care, and other services deemed appropriate for the injury sustained.

All injuries sustained while on duty, whether major or minor, must be reported to a supervisor or to the Health Services Unit and to the Board's Safety Office. Compensation benefits may be denied if these parties do not have actual and timely knowledge of the injury.

Contact: Health Services Unit, ext. 3912, MC-408.