The short answer
DFEC TREAS 310 is a federal workers' compensation payment from the U.S. Department of Labor sent through the Treasury. DFEC stands for the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, and 310 is the Treasury's ACH credit code. It usually covers wage-loss or medical benefits under the FECA program.
Why it shows up like this
DFEC TREAS 310 appears when the U.S. Department of Labor pays a federal workers' compensation benefit through the Treasury. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs approves the payment, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service sends it over the Automated Clearing House, and your bank stamps the shared 310 credit code. DFEC is the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, which is how you tell it apart from an IRS, Social Security, or VA 310 deposit.
These payments come under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, which covers federal workers who were injured or became ill on the job. The money can be compensation for lost wages while you cannot work, a scheduled award for a permanent impairment, or reimbursement for approved medical costs. Because the amount depends on your pay rate and the type of benefit, it can arrive as a regular periodic payment or as a one-time reimbursement.
Whether more is coming depends on your claim status. Wage-loss compensation is typically paid on a schedule while you remain eligible, whereas a reimbursement is a single payment for a specific bill. Matching the deposit to your OWCP claim confirms which benefit it is and whether it repeats.
Don't recognize it? You might still
This is a federal workers' compensation payment under FECA. Check your OWCP claim or benefit letter to match it.
- You have an accepted FECA claim for a work-related injury or illness.
- A wage-loss compensation payment came due on your claim.
- OWCP reimbursed you for an approved medical expense.
- A scheduled award for a permanent impairment was paid out.
What to do, in order
Match the deposit to your OWCP claim, confirm which benefit it covers, and keep the records for taxes and claim compliance.
- Check your OWCP claim status Sign in to the Department of Labor's claimant portal or read your benefit letter to see which FECA payment the DFEC TREAS 310 deposit represents.
- Confirm the benefit type Wage-loss compensation, a scheduled award, and a medical reimbursement are handled differently. Confirm which one applies so you know whether more payments follow.
- Keep documentation Save your benefit letters and payment records. FECA compensation is generally not taxable, but keeping documentation protects you if the payment is ever reviewed.
Quick questions
Is DFEC TREAS 310 workers' compensation taxable?
Federal workers' compensation paid under FECA for a job-related injury or illness is generally not subject to federal income tax. That is different from taxable disability or retirement benefits. Confirm your specific situation with OWCP or a tax professional and keep your benefit letters.
How often does a DFEC TREAS 310 payment arrive?
It depends on the benefit. Wage-loss compensation is usually paid on a regular schedule while you remain eligible, while a medical reimbursement is a one-time payment for a specific approved expense. Your OWCP claim record shows which type you received.
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Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- U.S. Department of Labor — Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/FECA
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service — U.S. Department of the Treasury https://fiscal.treasury.gov/
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