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What is the Processing Time for FERS Disability Applications?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 11, 2022 10:35 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Processing times vary for FERS disability retirement applications. What can federal employees expect when applying?

OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed By 5.3% in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 5, 2022 9:28 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by over 1,400 total claims in October.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Nearly 9% in September

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 8, 2022 8:15 AM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:51 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by nearly 9% in September 2022, although it still remains at over 25,000 total claims.

Federal Employee Mental Health Issues on the Rise

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleSep 7, 2022 8:15 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Mental health conditions can qualify federal employees for Federal Disability Retirement.

OPM Retirement Backlog Barely Budges in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 6, 2022 6:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The total size of the OPM retirement backlog saw almost no change in August 2022.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 30k in July

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 5, 2022 4:30 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.

OPM Retirement Backlog Achieves 2022 Milestone in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 7, 2022 6:00 AM | Updated: Aug 5, 2022 3:46 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog dropped again in June bringing it down to its lowest level so far in 2022.

Be Smart in Choosing Medical Treatment for Disability Retirement

By Cyril DubinJun 16, 2022 3:14 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Seeking appropriate medical care is an important part of the FERS Disability Retirement application process.

Despite 7% Drop in May, OPM Retirement Backlog Still Over 32k

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 6, 2022 3:05 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A nice reduction was made to the OPM retirement backlog in May 2022, but the total figure is still over 32,000.

OPM Retirement Backlog Drops By Nearly 4% in April

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 5, 2022 3:34 PM | Updated: May 6, 2022 3:56 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The OPM retirement backlog finally reversed course in April and declined for the first time so far in 2022.

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April 14, 2026

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