When you apply for Federal Disability Retirement, one of the most important pieces of your application is your disability statement. This statement will be used by the OPM to make a decision on your case, so it is crucial that you write it carefully and accurately. In...
Did you receive an approval for Federal Disability Retirement? Congratulations! Being approved for disability retirement can be bittersweet. On one hand, you’re in a position you never thought you’d be in. On the other, a new opportunity has arisen and now you must...
Your doctor is a critical player in the Federal Disability Retirement process. Supporting medical evidence and doctor statements can make an immense difference when the Office of Personnel Management is reviewing a Federal Disability Retirement application. However,...
What exactly is the OPM looking for? What needs to be included in my application? Applying for Federal Disability Retirement can be an overwhelming process and you might have a lot of questions just like these. Luckily there are many resources available to help you...
While discouraging, denials for Federal Disability Retirement are a common occurrence. When you submit your application to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), a medical specialist will be assigned to your case to review any documents you have included. It is the...
Being denied for Federal Disability Retirement can be discouraging but don’t give up– you still have a lot of options for your future. If you were denied Federal Disability Retirement and missed the reconsideration deadline, you can reapply for Federal Disability...
The Standard Form 3112 serves as the necessary documentation in support of Federal Disability Retirement. Forms 3112A-E need to be completed in their entirety and submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in order for an employee to submit an application...
When it comes to retirement, having creditable years of service is really important. The amount of years you have determines how close you are to being able to retire and how much money you will receive while you're retired. But did you know that you still gain...
Our recent webinar covered the Federal Disability Retirement Application Process. This is an especially important topic that brought up a lot of great questions during the webinar. Watch the webinar This article outlines some of those questions and goes in-depth into...
The Federal Disability Retirement process can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay well informed and make educated decisions. Our last webinar on Health and Life insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement brought up a lot of great questions that we are...
Leaving federal service on an extended leave without pay (LWOP) is a common occurrence. Sometimes, federal employees may need to take LWOP in order to care for a family member or to deal with their own medical issues. But did you know that LWOP can also affect your Federal Disability Retirement application? Simply put, LWOP is an approved absence from duty requested by an employee. There are multiple forms of leave without pay, each with different restrictions and benefits.
Are you a federal employee struggling with your mental health? Is it difficult to do your job because of your mental illness? Do you suffer in silence every day, worried about telling anyone how your struggling in case they look at you differently– or worse, that it...
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