Video FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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OPM Disability Retirement
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Can I continue to work while waiting for OPM to approve my case?
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Can I file for OPM disability retirement benefits while I am on OWCP?
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Can I work after I am approved for OPM disability retirement?
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Does the location of my attorney matter for an OPM disability claim?
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How difficult is it to get OPM disability retirement benefits?
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How important is it to have the support of my doctor in an OPM disability retirement application?
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How much does OPM pay?
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Is there an age limit for OPM disability retirement?
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Must I be totally disabled in order to file for disability retirement?
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Must I file for Social Security if I apply for disability retirement?
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Should I pursue my OPM disability claim by myself?
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What are the advantages of having OPM disability retirement?
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What is OPM disability retirement?
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What is the benefit of having an attorney represent me for OPM disability retirement?
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What is the difference between Social Security disability and OPM disability retirement?
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What is the time limit for filing OPM disability retirement?
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What problems arise when filing for OPM disability retirement?
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What steps are involved with the process of obtaining OPM disability retirement benefits?
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What types of conditions qualify me for OPM disability retirement?
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When should I file for OPM disability retirement?
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Who is eligible for OPM disability retirement benefits?
Social Security Disability
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My Social Security disability claim was denied. What do I do now?
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What is Social Security disability?
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What is the difference between Social Security disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
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Can I collect Social Security disability, long-term disability, and workers’ compensation at the same time?
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Can I work and apply for Social Security disability benefits at the same time?
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Do I have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security disability benefits?
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Does the location of my attorney matter for Social Security disability?
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How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
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How is the attorney compensated in a Social Security disability case?
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If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get?
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My doctor says I am disabled. So why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?
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Should I get an attorney if my Social Security disability claim is denied?
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What conditions would qualify me for Social Security disability?
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What happens at a Social Security disability or SSI disability hearing?
Federal Workers’ Compensation
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Can I receive Federal Workers’ Compensation benefits and Social Security disability benefits at the same time?
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Do I need a lawyer to file an OWCP claim?
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Does a pre-existing injury preclude me from receiving a schedule award?
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Does the location of my attorney matter for a Federal Workers’ Compensation claim?
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How do I file an OWCP claim?
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How do I get medical care if I was injured on the job?
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How do pre-existing conditions affect Federal Workers’ Compensation claims?
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I was injured on the job. How do I file a Federal Workers’ Compensation claim?
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Must I accept a return to work job offer?
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My Federal Workers’ Compensation claim is denied. What do I do?
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Should I have an attorney appeal my Federal Workers’ Compensation denial?
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What benefits are offered by Federal Workers’ Compensation?
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What injuries and illnesses are covered by Federal Workers’ Compensation?
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What is a CA-1 form?
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What is a CA-2 form?
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What is a CA-2a form?
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What is a CA-7 form?
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What is a schedule award?
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What is a supplemental schedule award?
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What is continuation of pay (COP)?
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What is the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)?
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What is the value of my schedule award?
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When should I pursue my schedule award?
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Why are my medical bills getting denied for my approved medical condition?
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I cannot afford an attorney. What is the best way I can appeal my claim?