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Breaking Down the SF 3107
Are you a federal employee looking to retire? If so, you should be familiar with the SF 3107. We want your retirement process to be as simple as possible so that you don’t have to stress, but these forms can be overwhelming and downright confusing to fill out. In...
Understanding the Applicant’s Statement of Disability
When you apply for Federal Disability Retirement, one of the most important pieces of your application is your disability statement. This statement will be used by the OPM to make a decision on your case, so it is crucial that you write it carefully and accurately. In...
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...
Helpful Medical Documentation for Federal Disability Retirement
If you are applying for Federal Disability Retirement, it is important to have a clear understanding of the role your doctor plays in the process. Your medical provider will be responsible for providing detailed medical documentation to support your case. This...
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Are Considering Federal Disability Retirement
Your doctor is a critical player in the Federal Disability Retirement process. Supporting medical evidence and doctor statements can make an immense difference when the Office of Personnel Management is reviewing a Federal Disability Retirement application. However,...
What Does the Ideal Federal Disability Retirement Application Look Like?
What exactly is the OPM looking for? What needs to be included in my application? Applying for Federal Disability Retirement can be an overwhelming process and you might have a lot of questions just like these. Luckily there are many resources available to help you...
9 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Q&A – How Long is the entire Federal Disability Retirement application process?
Our recent webinar covered the Federal Disability Retirement Application Process. This is an especially important topic that brought up a lot of great questions during the webinar. Watch the webinar This article outlines some of those questions and goes in-depth into...
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