Category Archives: OPM Claims Process
Denied OPM Disability Retirement? A Second Review Could Change Everything
Federal employees who apply for OPM disability retirement often assume that a denial letter is the end of the road. It is not. The Office of Personnel Management reviews thousands of applications every year, and a first denial is frequently based on missing documentation, unclear medical language, or an incomplete picture of how a… Read More »
What Can I Do If the OPM Denied My Federal Disability Retirement Claim?
When a federal civilian employee with a sufficient service record becomes disabled, they may be eligible to apply for and to receive disability retirement benefits through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In order to be eligible for OPM disability retirement benefits, you must have worked in your FERS-eligible position for a sufficient length… Read More »
Is OPM Disability Retirement Tied to My Age?
Were you recently diagnosed with a disabling medical condition or seriously injured? If you have been employed in a position that is subject to the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), you may be eligible to obtain Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement benefits. If you are in a position where you may be… Read More »
Will My OPM Disability Retirement Benefit Payment Ever Change?
Are you currently trying to determine your eligibility for Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement benefits? Or, if you are already in the process of seeking benefits or have been approved, do you have questions or concerns about continued eligibility as time passes? One question that is common among federal employees who receive… Read More »
Can My OPM Disability Retirement Benefits Be Reinstated If They Stopped?
If you were approved in the past for OPM disability retirement benefits — meaning benefits for disabled civilian federal employees through the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM — you know that the process for getting approved can be lengthy and complex. Depending upon when you were approved for benefits, you may also be… Read More »
Will I Need to Continue Seeing a Health Care Provider to Keep My OPM Disability Retirement Benefits?
Were you diagnosed recently with a medical condition that will prevent you from continuing to work, or were you injured in an accident in such a way that you cannot continue working? If you are a federal employee and have at least 18 months of federal civil service that is creditable under the Federal… Read More »
Are All Federal Workers Eligible for OPM Disability Retirement Benefits?
Anyone who has recently become disabled due to a serious injury or a medical condition is likely considering their options for obtaining disability benefits. While many Americans may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits based on their medical record and work history, many federal employees could also be eligible to obtain disability… Read More »
SSD Versus OPM Disability: Getting Your Questions Answered
Were you recently diagnosed with a serious disability following an accident or in relation to a medical diagnosis? If so, you may already be looking into the options available to you for obtaining disability benefits. For many adults who have worked long enough and recently enough, and whose diagnosis makes them medically eligible, it… Read More »
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 »
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 »
