Applying for Federal Disability Retirement from the Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) can be a difficult process. This article will provide an overview of...
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Applying for SSDI as a Federal Employee
If you are a disabled federal employee, you may be wondering how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. SSDI is a government program that provides...
Applying for Federal Disability Retirement After Separation
If you are separated from federal service, there are a few things you need to know about applying for Federal Disability Retirement. The process is a little...
The Early Retirement Option You Didn’t Know Existed for Postal Workers
As a federal position, being a United States Postal Worker comes with a lot of perks. There are a few early retirement options for federal employees, but the...
What Happens to Your Benefits if You Leave Federal Service?
People leave jobs all the time, for various reasons. Those who work in the federal government are no different. As with any job move, you must think about...
How COLAs Affect Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a disabled federal employee receiving Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if Cost-of-Living Adjustments or COLAs affect your...
9 Benefits of Working in the Federal Government
There are many benefits to working in the federal government, but a lot of people don't know about them due to their out-of-date systems and processes....
6 Things U.S. Postal Workers Should Know About Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a U.S. Postal Worker struggling in your job due to a disability, you could be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement. This benefit is hidden in...
Where Can I Work While on Federal Disability Retirement?
Once you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement, one of the greatest benefits is the ability to work in the private sector. Federal Disability...
How to Increase Your Federal Disability Retirement Approval Chances
If you are a federal employee who is struggling with an injury or illness, you may be wondering what you can do to increase your chances of approval for...
Celebrating A Big Win: How Our Team Brought Home a Major Schedule Award
We're thrilled to announce that Harris Federal has won a major schedule award case totaling over $450,000 for a VA worker who was injured while catching a...
Can You Work in the Federal Government While on Federal Disability Retirement?
We get this question all the time, and the answer is a little complicated. Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit offered to federal employees who are...
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