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Federal Disability Retirement under FERS & CSRS is essentially “connecting the dots” between one’s medical conditions (whether singular or multiple) and the impact of the medical condition(s) […] Read More …
Ultimately, the doctor who is necessary is the one who will be supportive. Whenever the question is asked of me whether it is “necessary” to have the support of this or that doctor, […] Read More …
In Federal Disability Retirements, the general rule is as follows: waiting for your agency to act in some way that may prove to be beneficial to your case, is an act of futility. Whether it is to wait for a performance appraisal; whether […] Read More …
People often ask me whether or not a certain type of medical report should or should not be used. As with almost all such questions, the answer is, “It Depends”. On what? On the content; in the manner it is written; and by […] Read More …
Some believe that, when formulating and compiling a disability retirement application, that quantity of supporting documentation will win the day — all medical reports, records, statements from friends, family, co-workers, etc. Sometimes, however, it is better to refrain from providing everything […] Read More …
It is often a good idea to understand the process of Federal Disability retirement, in order to effectuate the best approach in winning a case. Remember, for instance, that in all likelihood, the Applicant will not be speaking with the Benefits Specialist at the Office of Personnel Management; even if you call them (and I Read More …
Always emphasize quality over quantity of medical records & reports. A common mistake often made by unrepresented individuals is that he or she will ship off to the Office of Personnel Management a large packet of medical records, bills, appointment sheets, raw blood test results, etc. A potential applicant is always wise to try and Read More …
There are multiple mistakes often made when an unrepresented individual files for disability retirement under FERS & CSRS. One such common mistake is the very presentation of an application packet that is presented to the Office of Personnel Management. Often, when an individual has a disability retirement application denied at the First Stage, and has Read More …