by Harris Federal Law Firm | Feb 22, 2024
Quick Takeaways Federal Disability Retirement can serve as a bridge to 62: You’ll receive 60% of your high-three average salary the first year, then 40% every year after until age 62, when it converts to your regular FERS retirement. You keep building...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Feb 13, 2024
Quick Takeaways The first year on Federal Disability Retirement pays 60%, then 40%: You receive 60% of your high-three salary in year one, then 40% every year after until age 62. You can earn up to 80% in private sector work: Earned income from outside employment is...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Feb 13, 2024
Quick Takeaways A service deficiency is required: You must demonstrate a deficiency in performance, attendance, or conduct to qualify for Federal Disability Retirement — your medical condition must be impacting your job. Attendance deficiencies are the most...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Oct 31, 2023
Quick Takeaways Reasonable accommodation is required: OPM requires you to have gone through the reasonable accommodation process before you can qualify for Federal Disability Retirement. Medical documentation must be clear and specific: Your doctor’s...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Apr 6, 2023
Interested in Qualifying for a Schedule Award? Look no further! This webinar will cover everything you need to know about this benefit and how it can work with Federal Disability Retirement to help maximize your retirement. A schedule award is a lump sum payment for...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Quick Takeaways Your annuity is structured in two phases: You receive 60% of your high-3 average salary in year one, then 40% every year after until age 62. You can work while receiving Federal Disability Retirement: Earn up to 80% of your current federal...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Quick Takeaways Social Security Disability Insurance [SSDI] requires total disability: Unlike Federal Disability Retirement, SSDI only pays out if you can’t work in any capacity for at least 12 months — not just your current job. You can qualify for both SSDI...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Quick Takeaways Your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) depends on your birth year: It ranges from 55 to 57 and determines several of your early retirement options. Meeting your MRA and 30 years of service can disqualify you from Disability Retirement’s better...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Are you ready to apply for Federal Disability Retirement in 2023? Throughout our newest webinar we get you up to speed on everything there is to know regarding Federal Disability Retirement in 2023! Our team will cover everything from Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Quick Takeaways Denials are common but not the end: You have multiple appeal options including reconsideration at OPM and Merit Systems Protection Board appeals. Check out this guide by our Partner Leah Bachmeyer Kille. Timeline matters critically: You have only 30...
