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Why Should I Seek Representation?
Deciding whether or not to hire an attorney to provide representation and help with your disability retirement case is a big decision. If you are injured or...
Why Do I Have to Apply for Social Security Disability Too?
Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), federal workers pay into a pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and Social Security. If, after 18 months of...
How FERS Disability Retirement Annuity is Computed
You are eligible for Federal Disability Retirement benefits after you have 18 months of creditable service. You must also meet the requirements laid out by...
What illness qualifies for Federal Disability Retirement?
As discussed in part 1 of this post, physical illnesses can qualify you for Federal Disability Retirement. But did you know, Psychological and Psychiatric...
Can Situational Disability Approve Me for Federal Disability Retirement?
What is a ‘situational’ disability? Will I still be approved for Federal Disability Retirement if I have one? In order to qualify for Federal Disability...
Can I Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement with my Illness?
One of the qualifications for Federal Disability Retirement is that you must have an injury or illness that is causing you to not perform your essential job...
FERS Disability Vs OWCP Payments
In a previous post, we looked at the interaction of FERS disability and SSD. Now we’re going to look at how FERS disability and OWCP (Office of Worker’s...
What is the Federal Disability Retirement Process?
After determining your eligibility for Federal Disability Retirement comes the process of actually filing for disability benefits. There are many rules and...
Am I Eligible for Federal Disability Retirement?
To be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you only need 18 months of creditable federal service....
Searching for a Disability Retirement Attorney?
Things to Consider When Searching for a Disability Retirement Attorney Applying for Federal Disability Retirement requires a lot of attention to detail;...
Which Type of Retirement is Right for You?–Deferred Retirement
A deferred retirement is one where you postpone the when you receive your annuity. This may be right for you if you are a former federal worker covered by...
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