Pre-Hearing Statement

Pre-Hearing Statement                                                                         U.S. Department of Labor
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation                                                    Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
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This form will be used by OWCP to refer the claim for a formal hearing. Persons are not required to respond to this                     OMB No. 1240-0036
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.                                                      Expire: 01/31/2027
Submit form to the OWCP/DFELHWC Central Mail Receipt site at the following address:                        Or upload directly to the case file using the
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs                                         Secure Electronic Access Portal (SEAPortal)
Division of Federal Employees', Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation                                 (Preferred Method)
400 West Bay Street, Room 63A, Box 28                                                                      Access the SEAPortal directly at:
Jacksonville, FL 32202                                                                                     https://seaportal.dol.gov/portal
1. Employee's name (First, middle initial, last)                  OWCP No.                                                  Carrier No.


2. Name, address and phone number of party on whose behalf this form is submitted:          3. Name, address and phone number of filing party's representative:




    Telephone No.                                      United States                         Telephone No.                              United States
4. Briefly state the facts of the claim:




5. State the issues on which the parties have reached agreement:




6. State the issues you will present for resolution at formal hearing:




7. List the names of witnesses who will testify in person on your behalf at formal hearing. Also list reports that are to be submitted in lieu of live testimony:




8. List all exhibits, other than reports listed in item 7 above, you intend to submit at the formal hearing. (Use separate sheet or sheets if necessary).




9. Estimate total hours needed for your        10. If an interpreter is required, state language:    11. Indicate the city of your preference for formal hearing:
   witnesses to testify:

Note: Any other matters pertinent to scheduling should be explained on a separate sheet attached to this form.
12. Type or print name of person completing form. 13. Signature of person completing form:                     14. Date (Mo., day, year):


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