The question in this grievance is whether or not management violated the 1981 National Agreement by assigning the grievant to limited duty outside his regular tour and by requiring him to furnish monthly duty status reports without appropriate compensation. According to the file, on February 16, 1982, the grievant was placed on limited duty due to an on-the-job injury. His regular reporting schedule was changed because of the assignment. Subsequently, on May 14, 1982, he was required to submit a monthly physician's statement concerning the treatment given, the restrictions imposed and the estimated length of the disability. The grievant's assignment to limited duty is determined by existing fact circumstances at the local level. However, the grievant is entitled to compensation for obtaining the duty status report as follows:
1. The doctor's charges for examining the grievant and completing Form CA-17 are reimbursable by OWCP upon submission of appropriate forms.
2. The grievant's mileage is reimbursable by OWCP upon submission of appropriate forms. 3. From the information in the file, the grievant makes his own doctor appointments. If visits are necessary during working hours, the grievant may complete the appropriate form for continuation of compensation on account of disability for work hours lost. We mutually agreed to remand this case to the parties at the lower levels for further handling. The assistance of the local Injury Compensation Officer should be sought in identifying and completing the proper forms.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4HC7803
Craft: Clerk