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Disability Retirement

How to Calculate FERS Federal Disability Retirement Benefits

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeMar 6, 2025 3:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the eligibility requirements for FERS disability retirement and how is it calculated?

Is it Hard to Get Federal Disability Retirement?

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleJun 5, 2023 2:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What are the benefits of applying for FERS disability retirement and how do federal employees qualify for it?

Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 14, 2023 10:30 AM Categories Q&A, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?

When Should I Apply for FERS Disability Retirement?

By Bo HarrisMar 21, 2023 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

When should federal employees consider filing for FERS disability retirement? What is the process and what are the eligibility requirements?

Where Can I Find Income If I’m Disabled?

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleDec 16, 2022 9:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are income options for federal employees who are unable to work due to disability.

Will My Medical Condition Be Accepted for OPM Disability Retirement?

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleNov 21, 2022 7:21 AM | Updated: Nov 28, 2022 11:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

To understand if your medical condition can qualify for FERS disability retirement, you have to know how OPM defines a disability.

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 Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

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 Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

Be Smart in Choosing Medical Treatment for Disability Retirement

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

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

FERS Disability Retirement: The Reassignment Piece

By Cyril DubinApr 28, 2022 9:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If you do not pursue a reasonable reassignment of your position, can you be declined for FERS disability retirement?

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