The Confluence of Factors During the OPM Disability Retirement Process
Is there is a sensible approach in preparing, formulating and filing for OPM Disability Retirement benefits? The author offers some details about the application process.
Robert McGill
Situational Disability in a Federal Disability Retirement Application
A lesser-known basis for a denial of a Federal Disability Retirement application is what is called “situational disability.” The author explains what this means and why most situational disability cases are failed applications at the outset as well as how to avoid them.
FERS and CSRS Federal Disability Retirement: Common Roadblocks
What are the roadblocks and obstacles for a Federal Disability Retirement application, filed through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, whether under FERS or CSRS?
Stephenson v. OPM: A Major Victory for the Federal Worker
The author says that the outcome from a recent court decision is a precedent-setting case and one which will will favorably impact Federal disability retirement annuitants.
FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement, OWCP Benefits, and SSDI: Comparisons and Contrasts
The author juxtaposes some common federal benefits programs.
FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement: the Case of the Overturned Decision After a History of Linguistic Mischief
A recent MSPB case provides an important clarification and constriction of a substantive standard of law which was in danger of becoming expanded well beyond the plain language of the statute undergirding the eligibility requirements of a Federal Disability Retirement application.
FERS and CSRS Federal Disability Retirement: Understanding the Practical Application of a Theoretical Construct
In preparing, and filing a Federal Disability Retirement application under FERS or CSRS, a Federal or Postal worker who is contemplating filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits must make the connection between “the forms,” “the evidence”, and “the law.”
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS: The Applicant’s Statement of Disability
In preparing a Federal Disability Retirement application, a change in a medical diagnosis may require an amendment to the application. In such instances, should a change be implemented?
Federal and Postal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS: The Law as a Shield of Compassion
When a Federal employee finds his medical condition prevents one from performing one or more of the essential elements of the job, he is considered “disabled” under the Law, and therefore eligible for Federal Disability Retirement benefits. Such an individual will often not be accommodated by the Agency, if only because “accommodation”is a difficult requirement to fulfill.
Ten Dos and Don’ts in filing for Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
These are 10 things to keep in mind when applying for FERS disability retirement.