OWCP & DOL Doctors in Fairfax, Virginia — Federal Injury Centers of Merrifield
The Fairfax County clinic for injured federal and postal employees — steps from the Merrifield postal processing center and the Dunn Loring Metro. OWCP-enrolled DOL doctors, physician-authored claim paperwork and direct billing to the Department of Labor, weekdays 9 to 6.
- Federal & postal claims only
- $0 out-of-pocket on accepted claims
- Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro · I-495 · I-66
Federal Injury Centers of Merrifield, at 8315 US-29, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031, is the Fairfax County location of Federal Injury Centers — the DMV's dedicated federal workers' compensation medical practice. Its OWCP-enrolled DOL doctors treat federal and U.S. Postal Service employees injured on the job in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, Falls Church and western Arlington, complete the physician portions of OWCP forms CA-16, CA-17 and CA-20 at the visit, and bill the Department of Labor directly. Hours: Mon 9 AM–6 PM; Tue 9 AM–6 PM; Wed 9 AM–6 PM; Thu 9 AM–6 PM; Fri 9 AM–6 PM. Phone: (240) 863-2822.
Hours, Directions & What to Expect in Fairfax
On US-29 (Lee Highway) in Merrifield, across from the Mosaic District and a short walk from the Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station (Orange Line) — minutes from I-495 (Gallows Road and Route 50 exits), I-66 and Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard). Look for Suite 215.
| Monday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on federal holidays. Same-week appointments are typically available; call (240) 863-2822.
Your first visit
- Bring your CA-16 if your agency issued one, plus photo ID and your federal or USPS employee ID.
- Evaluation and treatment start the same day. Your DOL doctor examines you, orders imaging if needed, and begins care.
- Physician forms completed before you leave — CA-16 Part B, CA-17 Duty Status Report and CA-20.
- Nothing out of pocket on an accepted claim. We bill OWCP; you keep your OWCP-957 mileage log.
Plus code: VQF8+9W Fairfax, Virginia · Open turn-by-turn directions
What the Fairfax Clinic Provides
Every service Federal Injury Centers offers is available at the Fairfax location, under the medical direction of Dr. Yasmin Ahmed, MD.
DOL Doctors in Fairfax, VA
OWCP-enrolled physicians, nurse practitioner, chiropractic and physical therapy for back, neck, shoulder, knee, wrist and repetitive-strain injuries — with the causation narratives OWCP claims examiners require.
Fairfax DOL doctors →OWCP Forms Help in Fairfax
CA-16 Part B, CA-17 and CA-20 completed at your visit; guidance on filing your CA-1, CA-2 and CA-7 in ECOMP; mileage reimbursement on OWCP-957.
Fairfax OWCP forms →Federal Work Comp in Fairfax
Full FECA claim support from the medical side: traumatic injury and occupational disease claims, work restrictions, return-to-duty planning and impairment ratings for schedule awards.
Fairfax federal work comp →Fairfax County's Federal Workforce, Treated in Merrifield
Fairfax County has more federal civilian employees than any county in Virginia, and Merrifield sits at its center — next door to the region's largest postal plant and on the Metro and Beltway routes that Dulles, Tysons and Reston commuters use. The Merrifield clinic is Federal Injury Centers' location for employees of:
Serving injured federal workers from Merrifield, Fairfax, Vienna, Falls Church, Tysons, Annandale, Dunn Loring, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, Chantilly and Centreville. Federal employees in Alexandria, Arlington's south side and along I-95 may find our Alexandria clinic closer.
Injured Postal Workers in Merrifield: What to Do Before Your Shift Ends
The USPS Northern Virginia Processing & Distribution Center is a few hundred yards up Lee Highway from the clinic, and its mail handlers, clerks, maintenance staff and tractor-trailer operators are the single largest group of federal employees we see in Fairfax. The plant runs around the clock; injuries on the dock, at the flat sorters and in the sack-and-tray operations happen on every tour.
If you are hurt at the P&DC, report it to your supervisor before you leave the building, ask for a Form CA-16 (the plant should issue it the same day), and file the CA-1 in ECOMP within 30 days to protect Continuation of Pay. Then walk or drive over — you have the right under FECA to choose your own treating physician, and we complete the CA-16 Part B, the CA-17 Duty Status Report and the CA-20 at the visit so your restrictions are on paper before your next tour.
- Dock & container injuries — back and shoulder strains from OTRs, APCs and hampers; crush injuries; slips on wet docks.
- Sorting-operation injuries — repetitive-strain wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions from sweeping and keying (filed on CA-2).
- City & rural carrier injuries — knee, ankle and foot injuries on routes; dog bites; vehicle accidents in LLVs and ProMasters.
- Dulles screening & enforcement — TSA baggage-lifting injuries and CBP on-duty injuries, 20 minutes west on Route 50 or the Dulles Access Road.
- Office & campus employees — cumulative neck, back and carpal tunnel conditions from Reston, Chantilly and Tysons desk work.
What Federal Employees Say About Federal Injury Centers
The Merrifield clinic is one of nine locations run by the same practice. These reviews are from our Alexandria, VA clinic — our other Northern Virginia location.
"I'm a USPS letter carrier. I had several injuries — neck/headache, right shoulder, right hip and lower back. I went to doctor after doctor and nobody would help me. Federal Injury Center helped me at no cost to me, took a lot of the stress from the paperwork off me and told me what I needed to do. If you get hurt and want to get better, the first thing you need to do is call Federal Injury Center."Melanie H. USPS letter carrier · Google review
"I previously had an accident and had to deal with OWCP on my own, which was a nightmare. I had a second work injury and found Federal Injury Center — they handled all of the OWCP paperwork, which made it really easy and without stress. The surgery and physical therapy were approved. This place is awesome."David B. Federal employee · Google review
Reviews are from the practice's public Google Business Profiles (Alexandria, VA location) and are lightly edited for length and spelling. Individual experiences vary; OWCP determines claim acceptance and benefits. Read all reviews on Google →
Physician-Led Care at Every Federal Injury Centers Location
Care at the Fairfax clinic is delivered under the supervision of our Medical Director, Dr. Yasmin Ahmed, MD, using the integrative model built by co-founders Dr. John Rosa, DC and Dr. Rick Rosa, DC: medical evaluation, chiropractic and physical therapy on one treatment plan, with every OWCP report authored or countersigned by a physician.
Federal Injury Centers of Fairfax FAQs
Where is Federal Injury Centers of Merrifield?
Federal Injury Centers of Merrifield is at 8315 US-29 (Lee Highway), Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031 — in Merrifield, across from the Mosaic District and a short walk from the Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station on the Orange Line. By car it is minutes from I-495 (Gallows Road or Route 50 exits) and I-66. Call (240) 863-2822 for this or any Federal Injury Centers location.
Can I get to the Merrifield clinic by Metro?
Yes. Take the Orange Line to Dunn Loring–Merrifield; the clinic is roughly a 10-minute walk up Gallows Road and Lee Highway, and Fairfax Connector buses also stop nearby. If you are on a federal claim, travel to appointments — Metro fares included — is reimbursable by OWCP on Form OWCP-957.
I work at the Merrifield postal processing center. Which Federal Injury Centers clinic should I use?
This one. The USPS Northern Virginia P&DC is a few hundred yards from the clinic on Lee Highway, so evaluations, follow-ups and updated CA-17 Duty Status Reports fit around a tour without a long drive. Bring your CA-16 from the plant; we complete Part B, the CA-17 and the CA-20 before you leave.
What are the hours in Merrifield?
Federal Injury Centers of Merrifield is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours may vary on federal holidays. If you need an evening appointment, our Alexandria clinic is open until 7 PM on Monday and Wednesday.
Do you treat TSA and CBP employees from Dulles Airport?
Yes. TSA officers, CBP officers and other DHS civilian employees at Dulles International are federal employees covered by FECA. Baggage-lifting back and shoulder injuries and slips in the screening and ramp areas are among the most common Dulles injuries we document for OWCP. Merrifield is about 20 minutes from the airport via Route 50 or the Dulles Access Road.
Is a Fairfax County workers' comp doctor the same as a DOL doctor?
No. A Fairfax County or Virginia workers' compensation doctor treats claims under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. As a federal or postal employee, your claim runs through the U.S. Department of Labor's OWCP under FECA — different forms (CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-16, CA-17, CA-20), a different provider enrollment, your own choice of physician, and a different benefit structure. Federal Injury Centers treats federal claims exclusively.
Do I need a referral or an accepted claim to be seen?
No referral is needed. For a traumatic injury, bring the CA-16 your agency issued and you can be treated while OWCP decides the claim. For an occupational disease claim (CA-2) or if no CA-16 was issued, call (240) 863-2822 first and our team will explain your options. There are no copays or out-of-pocket costs on an accepted claim.
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Request an Appointment in Fairfax
Tell us you want the Fairfax clinic and our scheduling team will confirm your OWCP paperwork and get you evaluated — usually within days.
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Helpful to have ready
- Your agency and job title (e.g., USPS letter carrier)
- Date and brief description of the injury
- Your CA-16 authorization, if your agency issued one
- OWCP claim number, if your claim is already filed
Don't have these yet? Submit the form anyway — we'll help you get the paperwork started.