Top 10 Reasons CA-1 Claims Get Denied and How to Avoid Them

Filing a CA-1 as a federal employee is stressful. And too many claims get denied. The good news: most denials come from a few simple mistakes. At Restore Muscle and Joint in Kansas City, our team has a 98% claim acceptance rate. Here is what we have learned.

The Top 10 Reasons CA-1 Claims Get Denied

1. Incomplete or wrong paperwork. Even small errors can sink a claim. Fill in every section.

2. Weak medical evidence. Your records must clearly show the injury, how serious it is, and how it ties to your job duties.

3. Late reporting. Waiting too long to file makes OWCP question your claim.

4. Mixed-up statements. Your story must match across all forms and interviews.

5. Pre-existing conditions. OWCP may deny claims that look like an old injury rather than a new work injury.

6. Weak causation note. Your doctor must write a clear note that explains how your work duties caused or worsened the injury.

7. No witness statements. If anyone saw the injury, get them to write what they saw.

8. Skipping prescribed treatment. Not following your treatment plan can be grounds for denial.

9. Disputes from your employer. Strong documentation is your best defense.

10. Missed deadlines. Federal claim deadlines are strict. Miss one and your claim can be denied automatically.

How We Help

We write the medical narratives that OWCP wants to see. We document causation in plain language. We make sure no deadlines slip. And if your claim was already denied, we can help you appeal.

Call Restore Muscle and Joint at 816-452-4488 for help with your CA-1 claim.