SSDI, IU and FERS
Hello all,I was recently granted IU at 100% with P&T, I applied for SSDI about 4 months ago and was denied then I appealed it, all done online not in person. The appeal was denied, I was kinda...
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Hey Rocky, Yes, I submitted all medical documentation and doctors letters provided to OPM, the FERS DR Approval Letter, all VA records and DBQs, and the VA Decision Letter awarding TDIU P&T to...
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Sparking1 wrote:Hey Rocky, Yes, I submitted all medical documentation and doctors letters provided to OPM, the FERS DR Approval Letter, all VA records and DBQs, and the VA Decision Letter awarding...
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FERS Disability Retirement was the least complicated of the three systems (OPM, VA, Social Security), meaning the lowest bar to hurdle. So as long the doctor(s) state that: -- One or more of your...
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Thanks Sparking1,Last I heard in an email was this, The OPM says that an LAS has 90 business days to issue a decision from the date an application is assigned. The LAS was assigned my case at the...
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I just started going through the same process of FERS / SSDI / and VA disability earlier this month. My biggest fear is that I won't get approved for SSDI right off the bat. I understand that your...
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Rocky0506 wrote:Thanks Sparking1,Last I heard in an email was this, The OPM says that an LAS has 90 business days to issue a decision from the date an application is assigned. The LAS was assigned my...
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Victor P wrote:I just started going through the same process of FERS / SSDI / and VA disability earlier this month. My biggest fear is that I won't get approved for SSDI right off the bat. I...
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Rocky0506 wrote:Victor P wrote:I just started going through the same process of FERS / SSDI / and VA disability earlier this month. My biggest fear is that I won't get approved for SSDI right off the...
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Wow this thread quickly turned to one that should be in the Mental Health forum. Victor and Rocky you both nailed the reality that many Vets are forced to live with in the work environment. It...
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cdrtom wrote:Wow this thread quickly turned to one that should be in the Mental Health forum. Victor and Rocky you both nailed the reality that many Vets are forced to live with in the work...
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Rocky, Glad Victor P and CDRTOM chimed in as I was off comms since our last conversation. Everything posted earlier is spot on! Your IU is formally known as "Total Disability due to Individual...
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Victor P, Your FERS is only reduced by SSDI -IF- you are awarded SSDI; if SSDI is declined you receive your full FERS Annuity.
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Thanks Sparking, Does FERS and OPM, if approved have retro like the VA does!
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Rocky, Yes, OPM does pay retroactively. Say an employee files for FERS DR on 1 Jan and continues to work until 1 Mar, at which point their medical condition prevents them from working further. If...
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Newbie here. Man, am I glad I found this place. I am 100% P&T, and have been for about 10 years. I have managed to work for the VA, DoD and now the CDC pretty successfully, and hide my conditions...
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Your Supervisor's CANNOT deny you sick leave, annual leave, or leave without pay so long as the leave is for treatment associated with a service-connected condition. You must provide them advance...
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IMO, I'd wait for SSDI until your FERS to come through and then ...........,and since you already have an attorney, I would strongly suggest having your attorney handle your SSDI. I went through the...
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USAF42 wrote:IMO, I'd wait for SSDI until your FERS to come through and then ...........,and since you already have an attorney, I would strongly suggest having your attorney handle your SSDI. I...
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I've got 15 months to go before I can retire with 30 years at age 56. However, my condition is getting worse and don't know if I can make it to 30. I'm currently 90% VA rated and foresee that being...
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Currently, on FERS (60% less because of SSDI until age 62), Full SSDI and Full 100% IU. Good luck in the process.
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