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5 Common Myths about Federal Disability Retirement, Debunked

5 Common Myths about Federal Disability Retirement, Debunked

Navigating the complex landscape of Federal Disability Retirement can be a daunting task, and many federal employees have misconceptions that deter them from pursuing the federal benefits they deserve. We're cutting through the confusion of the top 5 myths to give you...

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Can I Live Off Federal Disability Retirement?

Can I Live Off Federal Disability Retirement?

If you’re applying for Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if you can live off the monthly annuity payments. Living with a disability can be costly and having to take an early retirement can be scary, especially when looking at the future of your...

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Maximizing Your Retirement with VA Disability Benefits

Maximizing Your Retirement with VA Disability Benefits

Many veterans are injured during their service and find it difficult or impossible to work with the injuries they sustained while on duty. Veterans risked their lives for our country and VA Disability is an option for them to get the compensation they deserve for...

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[Insert Scary OPM Headline Here]

[Insert Scary OPM Headline Here]

You may have recently come across news stating that President Trump is looking to dismantle the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). While on the surface this may seem like an apocalyptic scenario for federal employees, the history surrounding the agency may shed...

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Amended Regulations for VA Pensions

The Veterans Affairs Department announced it has amended its regulations governing entitlements to VA pension and Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. These changes are to ensure that only veterans with a legitimate need for benefits would receive them. The...

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Happy Veterans Day!

THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED!!! WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! History of Veterans Day Major hostilities of World War I formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into...

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Veteran Homelessness is Down 5%

The Trump administration announced that the homeless veteran population decreased by more than 5% in the last year and has dropped nearly in half since 2010. Before a slight uptick in 2017, the number of homeless veterans had fallen for 6 consecutive years. The...

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Some VA Employees Will Get Additional Paid Leave

President Trump recently signed a bill into law that will provide additional paid leave to certain federal employees working at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act (S. 899), introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono...

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Am I Eligible for VA Disability?

The VA provides compensation to eligible veterans who were disabled during or because of their military service. Compensation is also available to eligible dependents of veterans. Compensation Available Disability—a monthly, monetary benefit paid to veterans who are...

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Bill to Overhaul VA-Funded Private Sector Care Passed

Bill to Overhaul VA-Funded Private Sector Care Passed

A major overhaul of veteran’s health care was passed by the House. This measure will expand their access to private sector care on the government’s dime and bring the Veterans’ Affair Department through a process that will close some of its federally run facilities....

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