Disability Retirement for Federal Workers: The Right Time to File

Last Updated on July 5, 2022

The proper time to file for a Federal Disability Retirement application under CSRS or FERS is an issue which only the Federal Government employee or Postal Service worker contemplating such action can make a final determination upon.

The question often posed to an attorney, “What should I do?” is a difficult one when it comes to timing.  However, because the Office of Personnel Management seems to be taking a long time in rendering decisions upon a CSRS or FERS Disability Retirement application, such length of time must be taken into account when determining which “metric system” of filing one should rely upon.

Further, because OWCP benefits can be cut off because of non-compliance issues, or because the Department of Labor has decided that you are fully recovered and can go back to full duties, the comfort of such payments may not be the best guidance as to determining the right time to file for Federal Disability Retirement benefits under FERS or CSRS.

The answer to the previous question is thus probably two-fold:  The fact that you are contemplating filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits is an indicator; and second, preparation should involve reading as much information on the internet by various resources, and determining which source appears to have the knowledge, credibility and insight to be able to assist you in attaining your goals.

Sincerely,

Robert R. McGill, Esquire

 

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