Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Timeline Should I Anticipate for My OPM Disability Retirement Claim?
If you are currently a federal employee and have been seriously injured or diagnosed with a medical condition that has left you disabled, you should be looking into the possibility of seeking disability retirement through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). You may already be aware of OPM disability retirement benefits, and you might… Read More »
Will SSD Eligibility Change in 2026?
Were you recently injured in an accident? Or have you been seeing health care providers to seek a diagnosis for disabling medical symptoms that you are experiencing? In either circumstance — whether your disability has arisen out of an injury or a disease — you may be eligible to obtain disability benefits through the… Read More »
What Should I Expect from the SSD Claims Process?
Were you recently diagnosed with a serious injury or disabling medical condition? If so, you may already be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, also known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. As you begin to think about the application process and to find a lawyer to assist you, you… Read More »
Can I Determine My Own SSD Eligibility?
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a serious illness that has left you disabled, you may be considering whether you should apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. These benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and a person’s eligibility is based… Read More »
Can I Challenge the SSA’s Decision About My SSDI Eligibility?
Disabilities can take many different forms, and they can result from serious accidents or debilitating diseases. While some federal laws have a relatively broad definition of what constitutes a disability, such as the American Disabilities Act (ADA), it is important to know that the definition of a disability for purposes of SSDI eligibility is… Read More »
Should I Apply for OPM Disability Retirement?
Are you a federal employee who has recently become disabled due to an injury or a diagnosed medical condition? If so, in addition to other potential sources of income, you may be wondering if you should apply for federal disability retirement. This type of benefit is administered through the federal Office of Personnel Management,… Read More »
What Documents Do I Need to Apply for OPM Disability Retirement?
Federal employees who sustain injuries or receive medical diagnoses that prevent them from working may be eligible to seek OPM disability retirement benefits. These benefits come through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the OPM ultimately receives all required forms and documentation and makes a decision on any submitted claims. If you currently… Read More »
What to Expect from the OPM Claims Process
If you are a federal employee who is planning to retire because of a recent disabling injury or a disability due to a medical condition, you are most likely going to want to seek OPM disability retirement benefits. These benefits, administered through the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), allow many types of federal… Read More »
Can I Help My Spouse Apply for SSDI?
When an adult is diagnosed with a serious illness or sustains a severe injury at work or elsewhere, it may be impossible to work. In such circumstances, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits become a lifeline. Given that adults who are eligible for SSDI are dealing with serious disabilities, it may be difficult for… Read More »
Are There Eligibility Overlaps Between SSDI and SSI?
Did you recently become disabled? You may have been seriously injured in an accident at work, or you might have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition that is going to require a substantial amount of time away from work on a short-term, long-term, or permanent basis so that you can receive treatment. Regardless… Read More »
