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Real Client Case Study: One Veteran’s Journey from Mental Health Struggles to Freedom and Relief

Real Client Case Study: One Veteran’s Journey from Mental Health Struggles to Freedom and Relief

May 1, 2025

After serving in the US Military for 20 years, William decided to continue serving our country as a federal worker training new soldiers. Unfortunately, the scars left from his service in the military followed him and his mental health eventually got to the point where he couldn’t keep going. Here’s the true story of one of Harris Federal’s former clients – how he stepped away from his career so he could prioritize his health without compromising his future.

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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Affect Your Disability Benefits?

Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Affect Your Disability Benefits?

Jan 21, 2025

On January 5th, 2025, President Biden signed The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, but what does that mean, and does it affect you? The SSFA gets rid of two rules – The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) – that were put in place to prevent double-dipping but ended up unfairly reducing Social Security benefits for a lot of federal employees. Now, retirees who get a government pension and also paid into Social Security through other work will get their full Social Security benefits.

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Common USPS Employee Injuries

Common USPS Employee Injuries

Oct 8, 2024

Working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) demands both physical and mental strength. Postal workers navigate diverse and often unpredictable environments, delivering mail in all weather conditions, from scorching heat to icy winters. Along the way, they face...

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5 Keys to Budgeting After Federal Disability Retirement

5 Keys to Budgeting After Federal Disability Retirement

Sep 9, 2024

Opening a letter from the OPM and seeing the words, “Your Federal Disability Retirement application has been approved” is a life-changing moment. You’ve been waiting for months and now that you’ve been approved, it’s time to start preparing for your new future. But...

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2025 Guide: What Qualifies as a Disability for Federal Disability Retirement?

2025 Guide: What Qualifies as a Disability for Federal Disability Retirement?

Jul 25, 2024

Are you going to work, day after day, hoping it will get easier? Are you worried about making it to retirement age while dealing with a medical condition that feels like it’s robbing you of your ability to do your job? Working for the federal government gives you access to so many valuable benefits – a solid pension, reliable insurance, and much more. Even if you’re facing challenges at work because of a health condition, you shouldn’t have to give up the benefits you’ve earned.

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The 4 Key Benefits of Federal Disability Retirement

The 4 Key Benefits of Federal Disability Retirement

Jun 10, 2024

Imagine a lifeline, a beacon of hope for your future when you're struggling with an injury or illness that’s impacting your federal job. That lifeline is Federal Disability Retirement. If you can't perform at least one of the essential functions of your role, you...

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