Leaving a job isn’t just about packing up a desk and closing a chapter—it’s about stepping away from a piece of who you are. For federal employees, the transition from active work to Federal Disability Retirement can feel like losing a part of your identity. It’s...
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...
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 vary. Does dealing with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) feel like an...
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.
Do you ever wake up dreading the day, stressed by what awaits at your job? Is something that was once so easy to do now a nearly impossible task, and you’re worried about making it to retirement? You don’t have to carry that anxiety anymore: Federal Disability...
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...
There’s been a notable uptick in initial denials for Federal Disability Retirement by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Our firm has noticed this increase, and we're actively working on solutions to avoid initial denials. If your Federal Disability...
Have you recently applied for Federal Disability Retirement, only to receive a denial? The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is denying more initial applications than ever. However, it's important to understand that a denial does not mean the end of the road for...
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 vary. Are you struggling to understand the process of Federal Disability...
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...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimated that more than 1,400 air traffic controllers — or about 10% of the workforce — would depart in 2024 due to issues like staffing shortages, hazardous work environments, health concerns, and exhausting work hours. With...
Early retirement from the federal government due to a disability or injury can lead to a lot of questions, especially about the future of your health insurance. If you're a federal employee retiring early and are worried about health care coverage, rest assured...
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