Is this for a or occupational (CA-2) injury?
Only sick or annual leave can be bought back. Compensatory time, credit hours, or time-off awards are not eligible.
LBB only applies if the CA-7 claim is approved by OWCP. leave buy back owcp
This review of the program provides a detailed overview based on current Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) procedures as of early 2026. Executive Summary
OWCP pays compensation at 66 2/3% (or 75% with dependents) of the gross salary. Employees must pay the agency the difference between their full salary and the compensation payment, meaning it often requires significant out-of-pocket payment to restore leave. Is this for a or occupational (CA-2) injury
The employee requests to buy back leave from their agency, changing paid leave to Leave Without Pay (LWOP).
Re-credits leave (especially valuable for sick leave accumulation for retirement purposes). LBB only applies if the CA-7 claim is approved by OWCP
Once paid in full, the agency restores the sick/annual leave to the employee's record. Pros & Cons Review