Yes you do, unless there is some legitimate medical reason for your inability to attend, in which case you may be able to delay your appointment. OWCP has every right to scheduled medical exams for you at “reasonable” intervals.
My name is Sally F. LaMacchia and I am the principal Attorney at LaMacchia Law. LaMacchia Law is a single lawyer law firm dedicated to representing civilian federal employees. I have been committed to providing great service, practical legal advice, and accessibility at reasonable rates since 1995.
I assist in claims and appeals before various federal agencies including:
- The Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP)
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
I specialize in medical accommodation in the federal workplace, workplace injury, disability retirement, disability discrimination, restoration to duty after work-related injury, and veterans’ benefits.
I was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1984 concluding a 6 year enlistment, which has given me both knowledge and compassion for my clients whom work for the Federal Government.