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The High 3 average is the average of your highest 36 consecutive of basic pay and is ultimately calculated by the OPM. For most federal employees this will be...

The OPM utilizes the High 3 average to determine Federal Disability Retirement annuity payments. Your High 3 Average is the average of your highest 36...

This can vary depending on your employment status. If you are still employed in your federal position, then no, there is no deadline to apply. However, if you...

There is no age limit to apply for Federal Disability. If you are currently employed or are within 1 year of separation, then you can apply for Federal...

The Federal Disability Retirement annuity payments are dependent on your High 3 Average. Simply put, your High 3 average is the average of your highest 36...

When applying for Federal Disability Retirement, it is important to gather the proper medical documents that fully support your claim. These documents must...

Offsets refer to the way that benefits interact with one another if you are approved for more than one. For instance, you can receive Federal Disability...

Yes, the Federal Disability Retirement benefit will allow you to continue any health and life insurance benefits that you already carry through your job....

Yes! This is a great opportunity that allows you to receive Federal Disability Retirement and still work in the private sector. Now, the OPM does cap your...

Currently, we are seeing a time frame of 3-12 months for a decision once the application reaches the OPM. This is a general time frame and can vary dependent...

You must apply for Social Security Disability alongside your Federal Disability Retirement application; however, it is not required that you are approved for...