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Applying for Federal Disability Retirement with a Mental Health Condition
Are you a federal employee struggling with your mental health? Do you find it difficult to perform your job as a result of your mental illness? You may be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement! Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to disabled FERS...
My Federal Disability Retirement Was Denied, Now What?
After working hard to build a strong Federal Disability Retirement claim, it can be disheartening when you don't receive the approval you were hoping for. But there is still hope because a denial does not mean the end of your Federal Disability Retirement case, you...
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 where income will come from. But did you know you can continue to work and earn more income? This is a huge...
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 that really mean to your eligibility? Today we will be discussing the key differences between the two and what...
MSPB Now Working Through Backlog
Good news for any federal employees waiting to hear from OPM regarding an MSPB Petition for Review for your Federal Disability Retirement application, the machine is back up and running and now begins to work through the backlog after a long hiatus. MSPB has been...
Maximizing Your Income While On Federal Disability Retirement
If you're applying for Federal Disability Retirement, then you understand how important this income will be for your future. That's why understanding how to maximize your income is critical to building a substantial and secure financial future. As an injured or...
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 retirement. However, you may find yourself in a difficult financial...
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 so, then this blog post is just what you're looking for! We'll take a look at some of the most common questions...
Postal Service will issue layoff notices later this month
It seems the U.S Postal Service is getting ready to layoff some employees later this month, sending out memos informing workers of their impending layoffs early in the week. Many postal workers are already on edge since the Postal Service has been closing mail centers...
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 we consistently see is disabled federal employees “riding it out” until retirement age. This may be the right...
How do you qualify for Federal Disability Retirement in 2021?
If you are a federal employee who has a medical condition that prevents you from performing “useful and efficient” service in your position, you may be able to qualify for Federal Disability Retirement. In this article we will outline the qualification standards for...
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 Average for Federal Disability Retirement? Your high-3 average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned...
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