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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...
Q&A – Do I have to notify the OPM immediately of my approval for SSDI?
The Federal Disability Retirement process can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay well informed and make educated decisions. Our last webinar on Health and Life insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement brought up a lot of great questions that we are...
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.
Applying for Federal Disability Retirement with a Mental Health Condition
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...
Don’t lose your annuity due to an Administrative Recovery
Once you receive a Federal Disability Retirement approval, it can feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders as you no longer have to worry about where income will come from. But did you know you can continue to work and earn more income? This is a huge...
Key Differences Between Situational and Occupational Disabilities
In the conversation surrounding Federal Disability Retirement, we often hear the terms occupational disability versus situational disability, but what does that really mean to your eligibility? Today we will be discussing the key differences between the two and what...
Make the Most of Your Benefits: How Disability Retirement Works with SSDI, OWCP & VA
If you're applying for Federal Disability Retirement, you may already be receiving — or eligible for — other disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, or VA Disability. We often get this question: can you receive more than...
How Back Pay Can Help You in Times of Financial Stress
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?
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...
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