Quick Takeaways Interim payments start immediately upon approval: You'll receive approximately 80% of your calculated annuity while OPM finalizes your...
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How Much Can You Make on Federal Disability Retirement? – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
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...
Top 10 Federal Disability Retirement Questions – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
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. ...
Is Federal Disability Retirement Right For You? – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
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...
Planning For Your Future On Federal Disability Retirement – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
Quick Takeaways Private sector earning potential is significant: You can earn up to 80% of your old position's current salary while...
Qualifying Disabilities for Federal Disability Retirement – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
Quick Takeaways You receive 60% in year one, then 40% annually until age 62: The first year of Federal Disability Retirement pays 60% of your high-three...
The Federal Disability Retirement Appeals Process – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
1. Quick Takeaways Three appeal stages are available: Initial OPM review, reconsideration, and Merit Systems Protection Board appeal. 30-day deadlines are...
Federal Disability Retirement Application Process – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
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...
Reasonable Accommodation – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
Quick Takeaways Light duty is not reasonable accommodation: For Disability Retirement purposes, any accommodation that removes essential job duties doesn't...
Federal Workforce Changes in 2025: What They Mean for You, Q&A!
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,...
How to Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement – Video, Transcript, & Takeaways
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,...
What now? Life After Federal Disability Retirement Approval
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...
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