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How LWOP Can Benefit Your Federal Disability Retirement Application
Leaving federal service on an extended leave without pay (LWOP) is a common occurrence. Sometimes, federal employees may need to take LWOP in order to care for a family member or to deal with their own medical issues. But did you know that LWOP can also affect your Federal Disability Retirement application? Simply put, LWOP is an approved absence from duty requested by an employee. There are multiple forms of leave without pay, each with different restrictions and benefits.
Applying for Federal Disability Retirement with a Mental Health Condition
Are you a federal employee struggling with your mental health? Is it difficult to do your job because of your mental illness? Do you suffer in silence every...
Don’t lose your annuity due to an Administrative Recovery
Once you receive a Federal Disability Retirement approval, it can feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders as you no longer have to worry about...
Key Differences Between Situational and Occupational Disabilities
In the conversation surrounding Federal Disability Retirement, we often hear the terms occupational disability versus situational disability, but what does...
How Back Pay Can Help You in Times of Financial Stress
Receiving your Federal Disability Retirement approval letter can provide you with a sense of relief in knowing that there is hope for a more secure future in...
Q&A – Can I file for Federal Disability Retirement benefits while I am on OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation?
Do you have questions regarding your Federal Disability Retirement? Are you considering applying for OWCP federal workers' compensation benefits? If...
What is the difference between regular retirement and Federal Disability Retirement?
As a federal employee, understanding your benefits can provide you with many options and help you make the right decisions for your future. One common mistake...
Can you work while on Federal Disability Retirement?
If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement you will get an annuity that is calculated based off your High 3 average salary. What is the High 3...
Q&A – Your Rights to Federal Disability Retirement
Our recent webinar covered Federal Employees’ Rights to Federal Disability Retirement. This is an especially important topic that brought up a lot of...
Q&A – FERS Federal Disability Retirement vs. OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation
Our recent webinar covered one of our most popular topics, the differences between FERS Federal Disability Retirement and OWCP Federal Workers' Compensation....
Q&A – We answer your Federal Disability Retirement questions
In our recent webinar we covered how federal employees can protect their financial future with Federal Disability Retirement. There were a lot of great...
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