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Common Cause of Injuries and Illnesses to VA Employees
Any federal employee can get hurt or develop an illness while working. This is no exception for workers at VA hospitals and clinics. This post will look at some of the most common injuries or illnesses that affect VA workers; slips and falls, torn muscles,...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Retirement Benefit Offsets
Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the difference between the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS), specifically how they relate to Federal Disability Retirement. This post will focus on benefit offsets...
Agency Spotlight-The Troubled History of the VA- Part 1
This two-part blog post will look at some of the issues that have plagued the Department of Veterans Affairs, and continue to do so. This post will focus on the troubled history of the VA. Scandal and controversy have plagued the Veterans Administration since its...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Retirement
let's looks at the difference between the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS), specifically how they relate to Federal Disability Retirement. This post will focus on the computation of benefits and benefit offsets...
9 Retirement Planning Mistakes Federal Employees Make
When it comes to retirement, or the time leading up to it, planning is key! This cannot be stressed enough. Being unprepared for this time in your life may leave you with less income. Whether you want to travel the world in retirement or learn a new hobby, make sure...
Our Associate Attorney Leah Bachmeyer-Kille is Now DC Licensed!
Our associate attorney, Leah Bachmeyer Kille, is now licensed in DC. Earlier this week she was sworn in at the historical DC Court of Appeals. She was there with others from around the country who took their oath by the clerk of the court. Most of the attorneys were...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Eligibility Requirements
Federal Disability Retirement is a great benefit for injured and ill federal workers who are having trouble doing their job in at least one area. Maybe that looks like a nurse not being able to stand on his feet for longer than 30 minutes at a time because of his back...
Common Causes of Injuries for Postal Workers
Any federal employee can get hurt or develop an illness while working. However, it seems postal workers are more likely to become injured or ill while working than other federal workers. This post will look at some of the most common injuries or illnesses that affect...
FERS Retirement Life Events
Whether you’re a CSRS or FERS retiree, life events can have a significant impact on your retirement annuity. This post will focus on retirees under FERS. First, let’s look at what qualifies as a life event. Life events are anything that changes your situation or...
Are You Leaving the Office During the Transition?
The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2016 Presidential Transition Guide. Close to 4,000 political appointees will soon be leaving office. The acting OPM Director, Beth Cobert issued a statement saying, “While the federal government begins preparation...
What is the Difference between COLA’s and Pay Raises?
There is often confusion between a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a pay raise. While they both provide an increase in payments, whether annuity or income, they are very different. So, what is a COLA and what is a pay raise? COLA’s Cost of Living Adjustments are...
Make Sure Your Retirement Forms are Correct Before Sending to OPM
Effective as of November 14, 2016, The Office of Personnel Management told benefits officers that corrections on certain forms and sections will no longer be accepted. These corrections include using white out and strike-throughs. Instead, the entire form will need to...
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