Jeff Quigley said he’s entitled to workers’ compensation three years after an injury with a federal court ruling in his favor. He has yet to get any money.
In September 2022, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs denied his claim, citing not enough evidence of a traumatic injury.
If that decision were to stay in place, Quigley would not be eligible to receive any money for lost time and medical expenses.
Then, in April of last year, the Department of Labor’s Appeals Board reversed that decision, stating that there was enough evidence for his claim.
He said he was able to get some money out of the Postal Service, however, he said it was taken out of accounts that he believes shouldn’t have been touched, including this garnishment of over $300 from his social security.
“They garnished from my Social Security and pension last summer, after three federal judges said they were in the wrong so I don’t know, but they’ve admitted they owe the money,” said Quigley. “They just haven’t been able to figure out how to do it.”
We reached out to the Postal Service for comment on Quigley’s claims for payment. A spokesperson for the federal agency emailed the 13 Help Team a statement:
“We are committed to investigating and finding a resolution that addresses the concerns raised by a former USPS employee. Because of privacy policies, we will work directly with the former employee. We are dedicated to ensuring situations like this do not happen again.”
Quigley said he isn’t angry with his former employer, he just wants to get paid what he’s owed.
