OPM Medical Retirement: Have a Happy 4th

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Federal Disability Retirement Attorney

During this pandemic, when concerns continue to abound about the spread of the Covid-19 Virus — of the potentiality for infecting others, as well as becoming infected yourself — it is difficult to step outside of the yearly rituals of embracing family traditions, celebratory events and the customary activities which one is used to.

Tradition is important; family events, more so; and of ritualistic habits — well, that is precisely what children look forward to. Such yearly family traditions result in precious memories and provide the foundation for a stable and happy childhood. But this year is different. With the shadow of the virus all around us, let’s try and maintain traditions and habits, but in a safe and responsible manner. Have a happy — and safe — 4th of July.

Sincerely,

Robert R. McGill, Esquire

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Seven False Myths about OPM Disability Retirement

1) I have to be totally disabled to get Postal or Federal disability retirement.
False: You are eligible for disability retirement so long as you are unable to perform one or more of the essential elements of your job. Thus, it is a much lower standard of disability.

2) My injury or illness has to be job-related.
False: You can get disability even if your condition is not work related. If your medical condition impacts your ability to perform any of the core elements of your job, you are eligible, regardless of how or where your condition occurred.

3) I have to quit my federal job first to get disability.
False: In most cases, you can apply while continuing to work at your present job, to the extent you are able.

4) I can't get disability if I suffer from a mental or nervous condition.
False: If your condition affects your job performance, you can still qualify. Psychiatric conditions are treated no differently from physical conditions.

5) Disability retirement is approved by DOL Workers Comp.
False: It's the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) the federal agency that administers and approves disability for employees at the US Postal Service or other federal agencies.

6) I can wait for OPM disability retirement for many years after separation.
False: You only have one year from the date of separation from service - otherwise, you lose your right forever.

7) If I get disability retirement, I won't be able to apply for Scheduled Award (SA).
False: You can get a Scheduled Award under the rules of OWCP even after you get approved for OPM disability retirement.

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