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On Modified Duty? You May Still Qualify For Federal Disability Retirement
Are you on modified duty wondering whether if you qualify for federal disability retirement? As a federal disability retirement attorney’s office, we get this question a lot. Many people call us and tell us that they don’t think they are eligible for federal...
Can I Work Once I Am Approved For Federal Disability Retirement?
Many federal employees get stuck with this question: Can I work once I am approved for federal disability retirement? Federal Disability Retirement is an essential benefit, but it is certainly less than the employee is used to earning. However, this shouldn't...
Do I Have To Be Totally Disabled For Federal Disability Retirement?
Do I have to be totally disabled for federal disability retirement? Many federal employees struggle with this question. Some problems at work may stem from a medical condition, but most employees find it difficult to classify themselves as disabled. Many workers want...
Does My Injury Have To Be Work Related For Federal Disability Retirement?
When it comes to federal disability retirement, one of the most common questions we encounter is, "Does my injury have to be work-related?" The answer to this question is NO! Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available for any career federal employee that has...
Harris Federal Vlog: Episode 3
We are here to debunk the biggest myths about Federal Disability Retirement! Bo Harris leads you through the most common questions asked by federal employees about this little known benefit. Learning more about this benefit can help you make a good decision about...
Harris Federal Video Blog: Episode 2
Bo is back with a new blog of the Harris Federal Law Firm! In this blog, Bo addresses Federal Disability Retirement Interim Payments, how to calculate a schedule award and why your supervisor needs to complete paper work in a disability retirement application. We will...
Federal Disability Retirement And VA Disability
When a veteran leaves the armed forces and enters a career in the federal government, they begin to intertwine two different retirement systems. Some employees buy their military service into their civilian service and combine the total years of employment under FERS...
Calculating A OWCP Schedule Award
Schedule awards are given only to employees with accepted federal workers compensation claims. They are dispersed for regional permanent partial impairment to a body part that is listed on the schedule. If the injured part of your body is not a scheduled member, than...
Interim Payments For Federal Disability Retirement
Interim payments are made to retirees after federal disability retirement is approved, but before the final calculations have been made. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) uses Interim Payments as an attempt to get a disabled annuitant at least some money as...
Federal Disability Retirement Video
Have you seen our video on Federal Disability Retirement? Have you shared it with your friends, unions or co-workers? There are so many injured and disabled federal employees across the nation that do not fully understand this benefit or their options. This video can...
Is Your Medical Condition Affecting Your Job?
Do you have a medical condition that is affecting your job? Maybe you have carpal tunnel and you have trouble typing, or maybe you have anxiety and can no longer be in stressful situations...are there any options? Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit for federal...
What Are The OWCP Forms I Need To Know?
If you are injured on the job while working for a federal agency you may be entitled to compensation. In order to be eligible for any federal workers compensation, you must file appropriate paperwork with your agency. Many federal employees get confused by the vast...
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