by Mary-Katherine Schmidt | Mar 2, 2026
Quick Takeaways Communicate openly with your agency early: Letting your agency and supervisor know about your medical conditions before submitting leads to better cooperation and faster form completion. Separated employees still have rights: If you’ve been... by Mary-Katherine Schmidt | Feb 2, 2026
Watch our latest webinar where we dive into the next steps after you have been approved for Federal Disability Retirement. This webinar is designed to provide valuable information and guidance to federal employees who have recently been approved for disability... by Mary-Katherine Schmidt | Feb 2, 2026
Join us for a brand-new webinar! We know you probably have pressing questions about all the recent federal changes. It can be hard to stay informed, especially when it seems like there are new orders each day. We want to offer clarity and understanding from our years... by Mary-Katherine Schmidt | Feb 2, 2026
Quick Takeaways Federal Disability Retirement pays 60% the first year, then 40% thereafter: You’ll receive 60% of your high-three average salary in year one, then 40% every year after until age 62, when it converts to regular retirement. Years on Disability... 
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Oct 17, 2024
Figuring out if Federal Disability Retirement is right for you can be an overwhelming process. And if you’re already at the end of your rope because of a painful injury or illness, the government’s maze of requirements is the last thing you want to think about.... 
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jul 30, 2024
Download PDF Are you going to work, day after day, hoping it will get easier? Are you worried about making it to retirement age while dealing with a medical condition that feels like it’s robbing you of your ability to do your job? Federal Disability Retirement may be... by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 13, 2024
Quick Takeaways VA disability never reduces other benefits: Read more about VA Disability and how it might interact with Disability Retirement. Workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability have a combined 80% earning cap: Combined payments cannot... by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 13, 2024
This webinar will delve into the various payments you can expect to receive while on Federal Disability Retirement. This includes your monthly annuity, interim pay, and possible back pay. This video is packed with necessary information for those considering Federal... by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 13, 2024
Download PDF Discover the benefits of Federal Disability Retirement in this one page PDF that you can keep on hand to help provide an overview of this life changing benefit. This PDF covers the four main benefits of Federal Disability Retirement and provides a brief... by Harris Federal Law Firm | May 30, 2024
What is Federal Disability Retirement? Federal Disability Retirement is a special kind of early retirement that helps federal employees who can’t work anymore because of a disability. If you’ve been a federal employee for more than 18 months and have a... 