OPM Disability Retirement: The Filing II
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07/02/2009 by Federal Lawyer
People often come to me at the 2nd (Reconsideration) Stage, or the 3rd (Merit Systems Protection Board) Stage, and ask that I correct the mistakes made in the initial filing. Most mistakes can be corrected. Of course, it would have been better if the Applicant had done it properly [...]
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CSRS & FERS Disability: The Filing
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06/29/2009 by Federal Lawyer
Never be deceptive in your filing. Always be truthful. To be deceptive or untruthful will harm your credibility, your case, and ultimately, may defeat your ability to obtain disability retirement benefits. Now, there is a conceptual distinction between being "truthful" and emphasizing certain issues of your case, while leaving [...]
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OPM Disability Retirement: A New Beginning
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06/27/2009 by Federal Lawyer
After representing so many Federal and Postal employees over these many years, there are stories which continue to sadden me; as with all professionals, I attempt to bifurcate my life, and not get "personally" involved with my cases. To blur the lines between providing [...]
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CSRS & FERS Disability: The Attorney
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06/25/2009 by Federal Lawyer
I often get calls from people who have filed for Federal Disability Retirement benefits, from people who are represented by an Attorney but who, for one reason or another, are not satisfied with the work that the attorney has performed. It is not, in my opinion, proper for an attorney to criticize [...]
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OPM Disability Retirement: Representation
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06/23/2009 by Federal Lawyer
I receive multiple calls weekly asking whether I have a satellite office in a particular state. The answer: No, but Federal Disability Retirement law is a federal issue, not a state issue, and that is why I am able to represent Federal and Postal employees from all across the United States. It matters not [...]
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CSRS & FERS Disability: The Decision
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06/19/2009 by Federal Lawyer
It is always a hard decision to file for disability retirement benefits. Aside from the psychological anguish which must be confronted (feelings of worthlessness or devaluation of one's worth because we live in a society which places a high value upon productivity, work, and [...]
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OPM Disability Retirement: The Proper Approach
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06/18/2009 by Federal Lawyer
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 [...]
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