Federal workers who can no longer perform their job duties may be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement. If you apply and are denied twice through the OPM, you can appeal that decision. This time, your case is reviewed by the MSPB. This is a much more formal process than dealing with the Office of Personnel Management.
A Special Kind of Early Retirement for Federal Employees to Help in Hard Times Update (7/16/25): Right now, the wait time between receiving your CSA letter and getting your initial decision is about 2-6 months, though each case is different and this timeframe can...
So, you’ve finally submitted your application for Disability Retirement. After months of gathering supportive doctor’s notes, records, and forms – now you wait. While you’re waiting, here’s what you can expect to be happening behind the scenes as the OPM processes...
If you’re considering Federal Disability Retirement, your application’s success mostly depends on the strength of your medical evidence. But how do you know which documents to get? How can you determine what’s important and what’s not? Are there documents that might...
If you are applying for Federal Disability Retirement, it’s important to understand the role your doctor plays in the process. Your medical provider will be responsible for providing detailed medical documentation to support your case and show that you’re not able to perform the duties of your position.
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