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Why Should I Seek Representation?
Deciding whether or not to hire an attorney to provide representation and help with your disability retirement case is a big decision. If you are injured or become ill and can no longer perform the essential duties of your job at an efficient level, the likelihood of...
Why Do I Have to Apply for Social Security Disability Too?
Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), federal workers pay into a pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and Social Security. If, after 18 months of creditable service, you become disabled, you are eligible to apply for Federal Disability Retirement benefits....
How FERS Disability Retirement Annuity is Computed
You are eligible for Federal Disability Retirement benefits after you have 18 months of creditable service. You must also meet the requirements laid out by OPM (Office of Personnel Management). Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), there are four types...
What illness qualifies for Federal Disability Retirement?
As discussed in part 1 of this post, physical illnesses can qualify you for Federal Disability Retirement. But did you know, Psychological and Psychiatric disorders can also qualify you for Federal Disability Retirement? These can be tougher cases to prove simply...
Can Situational Disability Approve Me for Federal Disability Retirement?
What is a ‘situational’ disability? Will I still be approved for Federal Disability Retirement if I have one? In order to qualify for Federal Disability Retirement, you must meet certain criteria. One of those being your disability must be keeping you from being...
Can I Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement with my Illness?
One of the qualifications for Federal Disability Retirement is that you must have an injury or illness that is causing you to not perform your essential job duties at an efficient level. Many federal workers sustain injuries, whether on the job or not, and they are...
FERS Disability Vs OWCP Payments
In a previous post, we looked at the interaction of FERS disability and SSD. Now we’re going to look at how FERS disability and OWCP (Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs) payments interact. Unlike Federal Disability Retirement, in order to receive OWCP payments,...
What is the Federal Disability Retirement Process?
After determining your eligibility for Federal Disability Retirement comes the process of actually filing for disability benefits. There are many rules and regulations when applying and the process can be long and tedious. Keep in mind the following when submitting...
FERS Disability Vs Social Security Disability
We are going to look at the benefit interaction between receiving a FERS Disability and a Social Security Disability. If you want to read about the interactions between OWCP and Federal Disability Retirement, read our blog here. While you don’t have to be approved,...
The OPM Federal Disability Retirement Process: Behind the Scenes
So, you’ve finally submitted your application for Disability Retirement. After months of gathering supportive doctor’s notes, records, and forms – now you wait. While you’re waiting, here’s what you can expect to be happening behind the scenes as the OPM processes...
Am I Eligible for Federal Disability Retirement?
To be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you only need 18 months of creditable federal service. Aside from that, there are a few criteria you must meet in order to qualify for disability benefits....
Searching for a Disability Retirement Attorney?
Things to Consider When Searching for a Disability Retirement Attorney Applying for Federal Disability Retirement requires a lot of attention to detail; knowing when filing deadlines are, ensuring you have the proper documentation required, and completing all the...
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