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The Early Retirement Option You Didn’t Know Existed for Postal Workers
As a federal position, being a United States Postal Worker comes with a lot of perks. There are a few early retirement options for federal employees, but the most unknown and underutilized option is USPS Disability Retirement. USPS Disability Retirement (also known as...
What Happens to Your Benefits if You Leave Federal Service?
People leave jobs all the time, for various reasons. Those who work in the federal government are no different. As with any job move, you must think about what will happen to your benefits, and if you’ll get to keep them. Federal employees have access to several...
How COLAs Affect Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a disabled federal employee receiving Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if Cost-of-Living Adjustments or COLAs affect your annuity. The good news is that you will be able to receive cost-of-living adjustments after the first 12 months you...
9 Benefits of Working in the Federal Government
There are many benefits to working in the federal government, but a lot of people don't know about them due to their out-of-date systems and processes. Because of this, the government has struggled finding potential recruits and maintaining employees. In order to...
6 Things U.S. Postal Workers Should Know About Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a U.S. Postal Worker struggling in your job due to a disability, you could be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement. This benefit is hidden in your federal retirement package, so many federal employees have no idea it exists. Federal Disability...
Where Can I Work While on Federal Disability Retirement?
Once you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement, one of the greatest benefits is the ability to work in the private sector. Federal Disability Retirement can provide a great financial safety net for years to come but working in a new job, in addition to your...
How to Increase Your Federal Disability Retirement Approval Chances
If you are a federal employee who is struggling with an injury or illness, you may be wondering what you can do to increase your chances of approval for Federal Disability Retirement. Applying for Federal Disability Retirement can be an overwhelming process, but the...
Celebrating A Big Win: How Our Team Brought Home a Major Schedule Award
We're thrilled to announce that Harris Federal has won a major schedule award case totaling over $450,000 for a VA worker who was injured while catching a falling patient. This is a huge victory not only for our firm, but also for all federal employees working towards...
Can You Work in the Federal Government While on Federal Disability Retirement?
We get this question all the time, and the answer is a little complicated. Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit offered to federal employees who are unable to continue working because of a disability. If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement, you...
Can Pre-Existing Conditions Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?
If you have a pre-existing condition that is now affecting your ability to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for Federal Disability Retirement. The simple answer is yes, but there are a few caveats. The bulk of your case will focus on supportive medical...
Pros and Cons of Filing for Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit that is available to Federal employees who become disabled. While it can be difficult to be approved for, Federal Disability Retirement offers many benefits that can make life much easier for those who become disabled. In...
MSPB Update: Full Quorum Restored!
Good news for federal employees who have been waiting years for an MSPB Petition for Review for your Federal Disability Retirement application, with a full quorum the MSPB is making headway on their immense backlog! The MSPB, whose goal is to promote an effective...
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