Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?
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?
Disability Retirement
When Should I Apply for FERS Disability Retirement?
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?
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?
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?
Processing times vary for FERS disability retirement applications. What can federal employees expect when applying?
Federal Employee Mental Health Issues on the Rise
Mental health conditions can qualify federal employees for Federal Disability Retirement.
Be Smart in Choosing Medical Treatment for Disability Retirement
Seeking appropriate medical care is an important part of the FERS Disability Retirement application process.
FERS Disability Retirement: The Reassignment Piece
If you do not pursue a reasonable reassignment of your position, can you be declined for FERS disability retirement?
FERS Disability Retirement: A Disconnect Between the Legal and the Medical
The author says that the long standing lack of a quorum at the MSPB highlights inefficiencies in the FERS Disability Retirement application process.
How to Deal with a “Bad” Supervisor’s Statement on a FERS Disability Retirement Application
The supervisor’s statement can make or break a FERS Disability Retirement application,. Here are some important things to know about this part of the process.
