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What Happens After Approval For Federal Disability Retirement?

What Happens After Approval For Federal Disability Retirement?

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...

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7 Reasons for a Federal Disability Retirement Denial

7 Reasons for a Federal Disability Retirement Denial

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...

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Can I Reapply for Federal Disability Retirement?

Can I Reapply for Federal Disability Retirement?

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...

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Requesting Accommodation for Federal Disability Retirement

Requesting Accommodation for Federal Disability Retirement

If you are a FERS federal employee who is considering filing for Federal Disability Retirement, it’s important that you understand the reasonable accommodation process. This process is in place to help employees with disabilities continue to work and perform the...

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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Filling out the 3112

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Filling out the 3112

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...

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Why Creditable Years of Service are so Powerful

Why Creditable Years of Service are so Powerful

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...

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How LWOP Can Benefit Your Federal Disability Retirement Application

How LWOP Can Benefit Your Federal Disability Retirement Application

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.  

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