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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,...
Myth vs. Fact: The Truth About USPS Medical Retirement
Navigating USPS medical retirement, or Federal Disability Retirement, can be overwhelming and confusing. However, with the right legal guidance and resources,...
Schedule Awards for Nerve Damage: Separating Fact from Fiction
If you’re a federal employee suffering from nerve damage and struggling to work, you might be wondering what you can do to ease the stress of the situation,...
What Every Federal Employee Should Know About the OPM’s Annual Retirement Surge
Every new year, the OPM receives a flood of retirement applications, pushing its capacity to the edge. As a federal employee considering or planning for...
Federal Disability Retirement vs Social Security Disability Insurance
We understand that the thought of being unable to work due to injury or illness is something no one wants to face. While we hope this remains a hypothetical...
2024 Federal Retirement Insights: OPM Backlog Reduction and COLA Updates
Wondering how the latest OPM updates affect your retirement timeline or finances? Discover critical insights on the reduced retirement processing backlog and...
Navigating the 2024 Open Season: Essential Insights for Federal Employees
Do you know if your insurance benefits are the best option for you and your family? Open Season is a period each year when Federal employees can enroll in or...
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation: Exploring the Benefits and Considerations
Telework has become significantly more popular and sought after in recent years, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some federal agencies reported that...
3 Federal Disability Retirement Payments You Should Be Aware Of
If you are considering applying for Federal Disability Retirement, it's important that you are aware of the different payments you will be receiving. There...
5 Roadblocks Federal Employees Face When Applying for Disability Retirement
There are many roadblocks that federal employees can encounter when applying for FERS Disability Retirement. We strive to ensure our clients have the strongest application possible to avoid any costly mistakes. A lack of a service deficiency, insufficient medical evidence, mistakes on forms, and not going through the reasonable accommodation process are common roadblocks we see.
How Long Does Federal Disability Retirement Last?
Federal Disability Retirement lasts until age 62, at which point this benefit will recalculate into your regular FERS retirement pension. Your regular FERS pension is calculated based on your creditable years of service and your high 3 average. The years you earned while on Federal Disability Retirement will count towards your retirement calculation.
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