Federal Injury Therapy in South Bend, IN

Federal Injury Therapy at Kaurich Chiropractic & Wellness Center is designed specifically for injured federal employees who need both proper medical care and accurate documentation for their workers’ compensation claims. As the South Bend location for Federal Injury Centers, the office helps federal workers get the treatment and benefits they’re entitled to under DOL‑OWCP and the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).​
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Specialized Care for Injured Federal Workers

Federal employees face unique rules and deadlines when they’re hurt on the job, and choosing a provider who understands those requirements is critical. Kaurich Chiropractic is the only approved Federal Injury Centers clinic currently in Indiana. We offer examination, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of work‑related injuries, including back pain, neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, slip‑and‑fall trauma, and vehicle or lifting injuries that occur while performing federal duties.​

Beyond hands-on treatment, patients receive detailed documentation, work status reports, and guidance that support OWCP claims so they don’t have to navigate the process alone. The goal is to help federal workers heal properly, keep their benefits, and return to duty safely instead of using personal sick or vacation time to manage an on‑the‑job injury.​
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How Federal Injury Therapy Supports Your Claim

Federal Injury Therapy is designed to protect both your health and your federal workers’ compensation benefits by combining focused treatment with thorough documentation. This approach helps ensure your injury is clearly documented, medically supported, and properly submitted so your case has the strongest possible foundation.

Coordinated help in completing OWCP paperwork and required forms.

Organized medical records, exam notes, and objective findings to support your claim.

Clear documentation of work restrictions and duty status to protect your job and recovery.

Treatment plans that include chiropractic care, physical therapy, and therapeutic exercises tailored to your injury.

Ongoing progress notes that show medical necessity for continued care and wage benefits.

Support communicating with claims representatives when medical clarification is needed.

What to Expect as a New Federal Injury Patient

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New federal injury patients are guided through a step‑by‑step process that focuses on understanding the injury, documenting it correctly, and starting the right care plan. The goal is to make the experience as clear and stress‑free as possible while you focus on healing.
  • Initial consultation discussing how and when the injury happened, symptoms, and job duties.
  • Detailed examination to evaluate range of motion, strength, and areas of pain or dysfunction.
  • Recommendations for imaging or additional tests if they’re needed for diagnosis or documentation.
  • A written care plan outlining visit frequency, expected duration of care, and work restrictions when appropriate.
  • Clear explanation of OWCP timelines and what documents will be completed at each stage.
  • Access to staff who can answer questions about forms, next steps, and how your treatment and claim work together.
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Federal Injury Therapy FAQs

What is Federal Injury Therapy?

Federal Injury Therapy refers to medical care and documentation specifically tailored for federal employees hurt on the job, with a focus on meeting DOL‑OWCP and FECA requirements while treating the injury safely and effectively.​

Any federal employee covered under FECA who suffers a work‑related injury or occupational illness, such as postal workers, VA staff, TSA officers, and other federal agency employees, may qualify for federal workers’ compensation benefits and specialized injury care.​

Providers familiar with OWCP understand which forms, reports, and objective findings are needed to support your claim, helping reduce denials and ensuring your medical bills and wage benefits are more likely to be approved.​
Care is commonly provided for back and neck injuries, shoulder and knee problems, carpal tunnel and repetitive strain conditions, slip‑and‑fall injuries, and auto or lifting injuries that occur while performing federal job duties.​
Yes. Patients can receive free assistance completing OWCP forms, organizing documentation, and submitting the medical evidence required for claim acceptance.​

When claims are properly filed and accepted, FECA benefits can cover wage loss related to the injury, so employees do not have to rely on personal leave for medically necessary time off.​ This varies on your specific situation though.

Injured federal employees generally have the right to choose their treating physician for an OWCP case, and many choose Federal Injury Centers locations because of their experience with federal claims and comprehensive treatment options.​
Treatment plans may involve chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other conservative modalities designed to reduce pain, restore strength and flexibility, and support a safe return to work.​
It is recommended to seek evaluation as soon as possible after a work injury to document findings, begin appropriate treatment, and meet OWCP reporting timelines.​

Injured federal employees can call our South Bend office directly to schedule a consultation, where the team will review the injury, discuss claim status, and outline both treatment and documentation steps for moving forward.