Timely Medical Determination

Not Notified of Railroad's Determination Within 2 Weeks of Being  Medically Cleared

Your claims:

• When Doctor clears you to mark-up, and railroad doesn't respond/make a determination within 5 days of being notified.

• Claim lost earnings for every day after the expiration 5 day period.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• A copy of your payroll recap (e-payroll paystub) showing declination number

• A copy of your medical release, along with tracking info/proof of delivery to railroad.

EXAMPLE:

Claiming all lost earnings from   (assignment)    from ­­­­­­ (date)    to   (date)    account no determination made by Carrier within 5 days after being notified of my being medically cleared for duty. Carrier was notified by certified letter of medical release on  (date)  . Claim all lost earnings as per PLB 394, case 35, award 35.