OWCP: Defense Act Extends Deadline for Documents, Modifies Subrogation Rights

In addition to creating a presumption of compensability for certain occupational illnesses suffered by federal firefighters, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 also adjusted provisions allowing claimants more time to provide supporting documentation and modifying the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs’ subrogation rights. President Joe Biden on Dec. 23 signed the defense authorization act, which OWCP said included a provision allowing claimants 60 days to submit supporting documentation instead of 30 days. “If the claimant submits factual...