by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
Quick Takeaways Occupational disability is different from total disability: You only need to be unable to perform at least one major function of your current federal position—not be unable to work entirely. You can work while receiving Disability Retirement:...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Mar 27, 2023
The most common medical conditions that qualify for Federal Disability Retirement are usually physical conditions, but what about mental ones? Mental health conditions can qualify for Federal Disability Retirement if they are preventing you from performing all of the...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Aug 31, 2022
The Federal Disability Retirement process can be exhausting and confusing, but it doesn’t have to feel that way. One of the biggest qualification requirements for this type of claim is going through a reasonable accommodation request with your agency but what...
by Harris Federal Law Firm | Jul 27, 2022
It’s critical to understand the unique requirements that can help Law Enforcement Officers qualify for Federal Disability Retirement. In this webinar you’ll see how those requirements can help you earn more income and gain additional creditable years of service....
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
Quick Takeaways You can maintain your current health insurance: Once approved for Federal Disability Retirement, you can continue your FEHB coverage. You’ll keep paying your portion of your premiums and the OPM will take on the percentage that your agency used...
