Form OWCP-957 Part A at a glance
What it is: Form OWCP-957 Part A is the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Medical Travel Refund Request - Mileage.
Who signs: In 8, Claimant/Payee Signature and Date, the person claiming reimbursement must sign and enter the date.
This form should be used for medically related travel covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000.
A filled-in Form OWCP-957 Part A example: three round trips to a therapy office

How to fill out Form OWCP-957 Part A, box by box
Boxes 1 and 2, the claimant name and case number
Boxes 3 to 6, the payee name, phone number, address and email

In box 3, enter payee's full name (if person other than the claimant is to be reimbursed): last name, first name, middle initial.
In box 3, a payee other than the claimant must submit proof of special authorization. Not applicable to FECA Program.
In box 4, enter the Claimant's or Payee's phone number (No.) to reach with questions about this form.
In box 5, enter the street address of the person to be reimbursed including the: Street or Rural Route (RR), City, State, Zip Code
In box 5, for the FECA program to process your request, a FECA claimant must provide the home address where the claimant resides. A Post Office (PO) Box or attorney/ representative address is not an acceptable address.
In box 6, enter the Claimant's or Payee's email address to reach with questions about this form.
Box 7, the trips

In box 7, complete a separate block for each medical facility, pharmacy, therapist, etc. visited as follows: Sample: Multiple trips to physical therapy office 31 miles from home.
In 7a, Date(s) of Travel, enter date(s) of travel. If you made multiple trips to the same location, you may enter multiple dates in this column.
In 7b, Reason for Travel, mark one box only: Hospital, Medical Appt., Therapy/Rehab, Pharmacy, Med. Supply or Other.
In 7c, From (Full name and street address), enter the full name and street address of the address where your trip started.
In 7d, To (Full name and street address), enter the full name and street address of the address where your trip ended.
In 7e, One-way /Round trip, mark one box only.
In 7f, Total # Miles, if it was a one-way trip, enter the number of miles. If it was a round trip, enter the total miles traveled for both legs of the trip.
Box 8, the signature and date

In 8, enter the Claimant/Payee Signature and the Date.
"Payee Certification: I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief."
Payee Certification: I am aware that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, misrepresentation, concealment of fact, or any other act of fraud, to obtain reimbursement as provided by the OWCP, or who knowingly accepts reimbursement to which that person is not entitled is subject to civil or administrative remedies as well as criminal prosecution and may, under appropriate criminal provisions, be punished by a fine or imprisonment, or both. In addition, a state or federal criminal conviction for OWCP fraud will result in termination of all current and future OWCP benefits.
More rules for Form OWCP-957 Part A
While you are not required to respond, this information is required to obtain reimbursement for mileage.
If your situation is different
You are an energy employee
FOR ENERGY EMPLOYEES ONLY Note: Pre-authorization from the Medical Benefits Adjudication Unit is needed for travel exceeding 100 miles one way or 200 miles roundtrip. To contact the Medical Benefit Adjudication Unit call, toll free 1-866-272-2682.
Common questions about Form OWCP-957 Part A
Where do I file it?
Form OWCP-957 Part A December 2025, Page 3: Return this completed claim form to the appropriate program address.
When is this form not the right one?
This is a mileage only reimbursement form. If you need other travel expenses reimbursed, complete Form OWCP-957 Part B Medical Travel Refund Request - Expenses. For travel expenses reimbursement under the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 USC 901; 20 CFR 725.406 and 725.701) use the Form OWCP-957 Part B.
Sources
[1] Form OWCP-957 Part A (December 2025), Medical Travel Refund Request - Mileage, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (the Official source link on this page).

