Like non-federal employees, those employed by the federal government are entitled to workers compensation benefits if they are injured at work. It is important, however, that the injured federal worker not confuse the Continuation of Pay (COP) benefit, a form of...
The most important document required to be to eligible to receive a schedule award is the impairment rating performed by your physician. This must be included in your OWCP schedule award request file. The amount an injured federal worker is eligible to receive in a...
We previously discussed how your doctor’s reports can have the greatest affect on your federal workers compensation claim and potential schedule award. If the report is not detailed well enough this could cause your claim to be denied, not because you do not have a...
Know Your Rights It's important for federal employees to be familiar with their rights and how the appellate process for their Federal Disability Retirement claim works. Before this, when a federal employee applies for Disability Retirement they'll submit their...
Know Your Rights It is important for Federal Employees to be familiar with their rights and how the appellate process for their Federal Disability Retirement claim works. Initially, a Federal Employee applying for Federal Disability Retirement will submit their...
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to federal employees who become injured or ill and can no longer perform all the primary duties of their job. While it can be difficult to be approved for, Federal Disability Retirement offers many benefits that can...
If you’re a USPS employee, there were significant changes to your health benefits in 2025. Understanding these changes is crucial to making informed decisions about your health care, so we’ve distilled the situation down into an easy-to-understand reference page....
As a federal employee, you have access to some of the most comprehensive benefits available from any employer. These benefits are particularly helpful if you’re dealing with an injury or medical condition. But If a medical condition is making it difficult for you to...
We are going to look at the benefit interaction between receiving a FERS Disability and a Social Security Disability. If you want to read about the interactions between OWCP and Federal Disability Retirement, read our blog here. While you don’t have to be approved,...
Getting hurt on the job can be a life-altering experience. Fortunately, you have access to three important benefit programs designed to keep you afloat when you can’t do your job.
Deciding when to retire can sometimes be a difficult decision. Your age, years of service, and your own personal situation come into play. Waiting until age 62 seems to be the norm for most, but is it really so costly if you retire at age 61, assuming you’re eligible...
(Update May 21, 2026) Right now, the wait time between receiving your CSA letter and getting your initial decision is about 4-6 months, though each case is different, and this timeframe can vary. Filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits can be a...
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