How LWOP Can Benefit Your Federal Disability Retirement Application

May 24, 2022

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.

Applying for Federal Disability Retirement with a Mental Health Condition

May 6, 2022

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...

How Back Pay Can Help You in Times of Financial Stress

Nov 10, 2021

Receiving your Federal Disability Retirement approval letter can provide you with a sense of relief in knowing that there is hope for a more secure future in retirement. However, you may find yourself in a difficult financial situation as a result of not being able to...

Q&A – Can I file for Federal Disability Retirement benefits while I am on OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation?

Jul 9, 2021

Do you have questions regarding your Federal Disability Retirement? Are you considering applying for OWCP federal workers' compensation benefits? If so, then this blog post is just what you're looking for! We'll take a look at some of the most common questions...

What is the difference between regular retirement and Federal Disability Retirement?

Apr 14, 2021

As a federal employee, understanding your benefits can provide you with many options and help you make the right decisions for your future. One common mistake we consistently see is disabled federal employees “riding it out” until retirement age. This may be the right...

Can you work while on Federal Disability Retirement?

Feb 25, 2021

If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement you will get an annuity that is calculated based off your High 3 average salary. What is the High 3 Average for Federal Disability Retirement? Your high-3 average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned...

Find peace-of-mind in your federal benefits

Apr 27, 2020

"We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times." By now, you have likely heard this ad nauseum, but it doesn't take away from the fact that we are collectively concerned about the future. Whether it be a volatile economy, furlough fears, or the spread of a novel...

Food Safety at Risk During Shutdown

Jan 11, 2019

Hundreds of Food and Drug Administration inspectors are furloughed which means food inspections have been greatly reduced and food safety may be at risk. The FDA oversees 80% of the food supply but has suspended all routine inspections of domestic food processing...

Could Several Federal Agencies be Abolished?

Jan 4, 2019

Legislation recently introduced in the House would abolish several large federal agencies if passed. Introduced by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), the Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act(H.R. 7334) would abolish the agencies, “unless a Federal law...

Can A Federal Employee File for Unemployment During a Furlough?

Jan 3, 2019

With the government shutdown going on 2 weeks, furloughed federal employees may not start the year off with a paycheck. While it’s likely furloughed employees will receive back pay, many wonder if they can file for unemployment benefits. Furloughed federal employees...

IRS May Have a Delayed Start to the Tax Filing Season

Dec 28, 2018

If the shutdown extends into January, many furloughed Internal Revenue Service workers may have to come to work without pay, delaying tax filing season, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. “Employees have already been spread thin due to a lack of...

Retirement Processing at the Office of Personnel Management

Dec 21, 2018

The number of retirement applications spikes at the beginning of each year because many federal employees plan their retirements at the end of the year to maximize their lump sum payout of unused annual leave. At the end of November 2018, the Office of Personnel...