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Essential Insights on Federal Disability Retirement: What You Need to Know
Are you feeling trapped in your federal job due to a medical condition? Don't lose hope - there's a way out. Federal Disability Retirement offers federal employees an early retirement option if they can no longer fulfill the essential duties of their position. It is...
Simple Answers to the 10 Most Common Federal Disability Retirement Questions
Are you struggling to understand the process of Federal Disability Retirement? Do you have questions about your eligibility, the application process, or what benefits are available to you? Look no further! We understand that navigating the world of disability...
What is Federal Disability Retirement? A Simple Overview for Federal Employees
A Special Kind of Early Retirement for Federal Employees to Help in Hard Times Federal Disability Retirement is a unique benefit for federal employees who are struggling in their job because of a health problem. Typically, federal workers get their full retirement...
The Benefits You Can Get on Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to federal employees who become injured or ill and can no longer perform all the primary duties of their job. While it can be difficult to be approved for, Federal Disability Retirement offers many benefits that can...
A Lifeline for Air Traffic Controllers: Understanding Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimated that more than 1,400 air traffic controllers — or about 10% of the workforce — would depart in 2024 due to issues like staffing shortages, hazardous work environments, health concerns, and exhausting work hours. With...
Sick or Injured Federal Worker? Your Health Insurance Options, Simplified
Early retirement from the federal government due to a disability or injury can lead to a lot of questions, especially about the future of your health insurance. If you're a federal employee retiring early and are worried about health care coverage, rest assured...
Federal Disability Retirement: From Application to Approval, What Postal Workers Need to Know
Are you a postal worker struggling to work because of an injury or illness, but fearful to leave your job because of financial uncertainty? When pain becomes so severe that you're unable to work effectively, it's important to know your options. Learn about how Federal...
5 Common Myths about Federal Disability Retirement, Debunked
Navigating the complex landscape of Federal Disability Retirement can be a daunting task, and many federal employees have misconceptions that deter them from pursuing the federal benefits they deserve. We're cutting through the confusion of the top 5 myths to give you...
Harris Federal Employee Law Firm Names New Partner
Lexington, KY: Harris Federal Employee Law Firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Leah Bachmeyer Kille to the position of partner. Harris Federal is one of the nation’s leading federal employee benefits law firms, having successfully represented more than 8,000...
Can I Live Off Federal Disability Retirement?
If you’re applying for Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if you can live off the monthly annuity payments. Living with a disability can be costly and having to take an early retirement can be scary, especially when looking at the future of your...
Is It Hard to Get Federal Disability Retirement?
Federal Disability Retirement can be a lifeline for federal workers who are struggling at work due to an injury or illness. But getting approved may be more difficult than you might expect. Discover common challenges in the application process and learn why it’s worth...
Can You Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement with Past or Off-Duty Injuries?
Are you a federal employee wondering if you’re disqualified from Federal Disability Retirement because your injury or illness first occurred a long time ago, or occurred outside of work? Dive deeper into the details of this question, and get clarity on whether or not...
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