by Peter Casciano, Attorney It may be counter-intuitive for some, but a successful disability retirement claim contains evidence that your job performance is suffering in some way. Said another way, your medical condition must be hindering your ability to do your job...
By Molly Friedman, Esq., 301.563.6685 In order to apply for FERS Disability Retirement (FDR) benefits, there are some basic requirements. Fact One: You must meet basic eligibility requirements Applicants must have at least 18 months of Federal Civilian Service that is...
By Peter Casciano, Esq. (301) 244-4523 pcasciano@a-f.net We are seeing a disturbing trend in the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) processing and adjudicating of alleged overpayment cases. For those who don’t know, from time to time OPM reviews the...
Federal workers entitled to FERS disability retirement pensions currently receive an annuity that is based on the their High-3 average pay, that is, the highest average basic pay earned during any 3 consecutive years of service. However, new federal legislation...
If you are beginning the process of applying for disability benefits of any nature from the federal government, it is critical that you are aware of the breadth of possible benefits offered, each with its own unique requirements and complexities. Understanding...
