by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 30, 2022
Federal employees with military service have unique opportunities when it comes to Federal Disability Retirement. If you are a military veteran and you are struggling with an injury or illness in your federal job, you will be able to receive both VA disability and...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 21, 2022
Our recent webinar covered the Federal Disability Retirement Application Process. This is an especially important topic that brought up a lot of great questions during the webinar. Our hope is to help you understand the entire Federal Disability Retirement process so...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 20, 2022
Did you know that if you’re approved for Federal Disability Retirement you can find a new job and potentially make more money than you’re making in your federal job? To be approved for Federal Disability Retirement you must be occupationally disabled, not necessarily...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 15, 2022
Quick Takeaways Interim payments start immediately upon approval: You’ll receive approximately 80% of your calculated annuity while OPM finalizes your benefits, which typically takes about 5 months. Back pay dates to your last paycheck: Any time you...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jun 14, 2022
The Federal Disability Retirement process can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay well informed and make educated decisions. Our last webinar on Health and Life insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement brought up a lot of great questions that we are...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | May 12, 2022
When you are on Federal Disability Retirement, understanding your health and life insurance options is crucial to preparing for the future. Throughout this webinar Nick Child and Grant Ostrander, ChFEBC, FRC will walk you through the different coverage options...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | May 3, 2022
Quick Takeaways Three appeal stages are available: Initial OPM review, reconsideration, and Merit Systems Protection Board appeal. 30-day deadlines are critical: If you miss the reconsideration or MSPB appeal deadline, you’ll lose your appeal rights completely. A...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 17, 2022
Understanding how different federal employee benefits affect each other can be confusing, and even more so when dealing with a disability. Throughout this webinar, we will break down how different federal benefits can impact each other and offer some tips on how to...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Feb 24, 2022
Quick Takeaways You can earn more than your federal salary: 60% in the first year, 40% after, plus up to 80% of current position pay from private sector work. Denials are common but appealable: 99.9% success rate through the reconsideration process with proper...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jan 25, 2022
Quick Takeaways Medical Conditions Don’t Have to Be Work-Related: You don’t have to have an injury on the job. Secure Monthly Income: It’s a great way to secure that monthly income for you in a season of uncertainty. It is something that can be...
