After 25 years with the USPS, Ashley found herself at a crossroads. Chronic pain from repetitive work left her unable to do the job she loved, but giving up...
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Case Study: A Career She Loved, A Challenge She Couldn’t Ignore
Imagine dedicating 15 years to a career you love, only to face a medical issue that makes it impossible to continue. That’s what happened to Julia, a federal...
Will VERA and RIFs Impact Your FERS Benefits? Disability Retirement is a Secure Alternative
If you’re a federal employee who’s been reading the news lately, you may be worried about the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency...
How OWCP, SSDI and Disability Retirement Work Together to Replace Lost Income
Getting hurt on the job can be a life-altering experience. Fortunately, you have access to three important benefit programs designed to keep you afloat when you can’t do your job.
Can You Get More than One Disability Benefit at Once? Understanding Offsets
If you’re dealing with a medical condition, navigating disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s more than one option available. As a...
When and How You’ll Get Your Federal Disability Retirement Payments
If your health has taken an unexpected turn and you’re facing a disabling medical condition, the last thing you should be worried about is how to make ends...
How To Keep Your Health and Life Insurance After Federal Disability Retirement
Access to health and life insurance is a privilege not everyone enjoys. As a federal employee, you have access to some of the most comprehensive benefits...
A Guide To Early Retirement for Special Provisions Employees
As a federal Special Provisions employee, your career comes with unique demands—and your retirement benefits reflect that. You have access to specialized...
Proving Mental Health Impacts in the Workplace for Federal Disability Retirement
Is it getting harder and harder to get out of bed and go to work every day? Is your job leaving you completely drained of motivation? Having a mental health...
How to Gather Medical Evidence for Your Disability Retirement Application
If you’re considering Federal Disability Retirement, your application’s success depends largely on the strength of your medical evidence. But how do you know...
Common USPS Employee Injuries
Working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) demands both physical and mental strength. Postal workers navigate diverse and often unpredictable...
Applying for Federal Disability Retirement with a Chronic Condition
Living with a chronic condition can feel like an uphill battle, especially when trying to keep up with the demands of a federal job. If your medical condition...
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