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MSPB: What Role Does It Play?
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) plays a major role in a federal employee’s disability retirement claim if the applicant has been denied twice by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Read on to learn more about the role of the MSPB in your Federal...
Federal Disability Retirement – Representation VS. On My Own?
If you're asking this question to yourself, friends, co-workers or your agency about representation…Good Question! Our answer is simple here. We believe that having representation for your claim from start to finish is the absolute best way to go about applying for...
Common Federal Employment Injuries
Understanding common injuries for your industry can help you keep a watchful eye while performing your job. We frequently see similar physical and emotional conditions arising out of the same types of employment. Common Federal Injuries USPS rotator cuff...
More On Disability Vs. OWCP Part 1
We thought it would be worthwhile to go into even more detail about the confusion over choosing to file for Federal Disability Retirement instead of staying on federal workers compensation benefits. The most important thing to remember is that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STOP...
New Procedures At OPM Can Create False Hope
Understanding the OPM Disability Claims Processing The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Washington, DC, has created a new procedure in the disability claims processing that is leaving some applicants hopeful that decisions or approvals are on the horizon....
Federal Employee Retirement Vs. Divorce
If federal employees finds themselves in the situation of a divorce, there may be some financial concerns associated with their work that shouldn’t be disregarded. Along with the tough emotional issues that must be overcome during a divorce, federal employees must...
Federal Disability Retirement & Social Security Disability Offsets
For well over a decade, we have dedicated ourselves to providing clear, comprehensive information that empowers federal employees across the nation. A confusing topic often asked about is Federal Disability Retirement's interaction with Social Security Disability...
Federal Disability Advantage
If you're a federal worker with a medical condition or injury, you may want to consider filing for Federal Disability Retirement. Even if you're currently receiving payments from the OWCP for an ongoing federal workers compensation claim, you may still be eligible for...
More Specialists At OPM?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has added some new Legal Administrative Specialists (LAS) to help with the backlog of Federal Disability Retirement files. While adding more specialists is long overdue, the short-term results may not appear to be helpful. How...
How Federal Disability Retirement Can Benefit You
Federal Disability Retirement benefits help any career federal employee that cannot continue to do their job due to a medical condition. Let's dive into the highlighted benefits of Federal Disability Retirement to find out how it can benefit you. The Misunderstood...
How Long Do I Have To Wait For OPM To Approve My Claim?
Understanding the OPM's Role The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Washington, D.C. adjudicates all of the claims for Federal Disability Retirement. The office building is big, but the Disability and Appeals Branch is only in one room! There are only about 16...
Why Does It Take So Long For An OPM Approval?
Filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits can be a long process sometimes lasting over a year. Waiting this long for a benefit that so many desperately need is frustrating and sometimes confusing. OPM Approval for Federal Disability Retirement So, what exactly...
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