a word of warning to federal workers with workers comp and disability issues

Federal and Postal Disability Retirement: Statute of Limitations

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In filing a Federal Disability Retirement application with the Office of Personnel Management, whether under FERS or CSRS, one must file within one (1) year of being “separated from service”. […] Read More …

Medical Retirement Benefits for Federal & Postal Employees: Reminder

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If a Federal or Postal Employee files for Federal Disability Retirement benefits under FERS or CSRS, remember that: (A) You are not required to stop working, as most people for economic necessity […] Read More …

CSRS & FERS Disability Retirement: The (non) Problem of Causality & Causation

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In a Worker’s Comp (DOL/OWCP/FECA) case, causation and causality often loom as significant issues, and doctors often have to walk a difficult line in making unequivocal statements […] Read More …