Critical deadline: Federal employees have 30 days from exposure to file under FECA

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The Whistle Effect

The Sound That Follows You Home

Federal agents across 48 states are reporting persistent symptoms after sustained exposure to coordinated acoustic harassment. Know your rights. You have 30 days to file.

Download Federal Employee Rights Guide

The Scale

A Coordinated Acoustic Campaign

High-decibel whistle campaigns exceeding 100 decibels—loud enough to cause hearing damage and pierce standard ear protection—are documented across the country.

200K+
Whistles Distributed
48
States
100+
Decibels
30
Days to File

Recognize the Signs

Commonly Reported Symptoms

These symptoms are consistent with acoustic trauma and PTSD. They are recognized workplace injuries under federal law and may be compensable under FECA.

Sleep disruption / insomnia
Hypervigilance
Acoustic flashbacks
Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
Anxiety / panic attacks
Anger / irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Emotional numbness

Your Rights

FECA Coverage for Acoustic Trauma

The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) covers workplace injuries including PTSD and acoustic trauma sustained during official duties. You are entitled to file a claim—but there's a critical deadline.

30 Days
Filing Window from Date of Exposure

Request a CA-1 (traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease) form from your employing agency. File even if you're unsure—filing protects your window while you gather documentation.

Next Steps

Considering Your Options?

If your deployment has affected your health, your career, or your conscience, you have more options than you may realize.

The Federal Employee Rights Guide covers:

  • Resignation procedures and protections
  • Training repayment waiver eligibility
  • Constructive discharge claims
  • FECA filing step-by-step
  • Whistleblower protections
  • What your agency isn't required to tell you
Download the Guide (PDF)

Official Links

Government Resources

OWCP / FECA

File workplace injury claims

dol.gov →

OPM

Benefits & retirement info

opm.gov →

USAJOBS

Federal employment

usajobs.gov →

TSP

Thrift Savings Plan

tsp.gov →

If You're Struggling

Crisis Resources

What you're experiencing is a normal response to abnormal conditions. Help is available 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Free, confidential support

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255

Press 1 for veterans

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357

Treatment referrals 24/7