Differences Between FERS Deferred Retirement and FERS Postponed Retirement: Which Option Is Better For You?
Differences Between FERS Deferred Retirement and FERS Postponed Retirement: Which Option Is Better For You? Jun 20, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes FERS Disability For federal employees contemplating retirement, understanding the nuances between different retirement strategies is essential. Except for a few very senior employees, most federal workers fall under the Federal Employee Retirement […]
FERS Retirement Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide
FERS Retirement Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide May 28, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 6 minutes Federal Retirement Calculating your FERS retirement may seem complex, but we can help you determine the right amount with ease. A FERS disability retirement calculator is exactly what it sounds like. So you want to know how to calculate federal retirement. […]
How to Strengthen Your FERS Disability Retirement Claim?
How to Strengthen Your FERS Disability Retirement Claim? May 26, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes FERS Disability Many federal employees assume that qualifying for disability retirement through FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) will be straightforward. After all, the program exists to support federal workers who can no longer perform their job duties due to […]
Can You Still Work While on FERS Disability?
Can You Still Work While on FERS Disability? Feb 3, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes FERS Disability Many federal employees rest easy knowing they have a disability retirement option in the federal government. Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), employees who are unable to perform their job duties due to a medical problem […]
What Is Federal Employee Sick Leave Abuse?
Can You Still Work While on FERS Disability? Feb 3, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 2 minutes Federal Employment Law Federal employees may at times face the temptation to call in sick so they can have an unscheduled day off. Federal employee sick leave abuse is a serious issue that all federal employees should try to […]
What Conditions Are Considered Disabilities?
What Conditions Are Considered Disabilities? Jan 9, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes FERS Disability If you find yourself on this web page right now, you probably already know a bit about the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Under the FERS retirement disability program, workers who find themselves injured or otherwise disabled receive employment security […]
Master the Steps to Federal Disability Retirement Now
Master the Steps to Federal Disability Retirement Now Dec 26, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 6 minutes Federal Retirement Federal employees who experience disability often face considerable stress. From handling pain and multiple doctor appointments to worrying about finances and an uncertain future, a federal employee can be overwhelmed. The last thing that a disabled federal […]
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) vs. Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) vs. Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Dec 26, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Retirement One of the greatest benefits of government work is generous retirement. The federal service includes two systems, the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. Because of the complexity of both […]
Reasons Your FERS Application May Be Denied and Can You Reapply?
If the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) denies your Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) disability retirement application, you can reapply if there has been a material change in your circumstances. But getting a denial isn’t always the end of the road. You may have options to ask for reconsideration, or you can appeal a refusal […]
OPM Processing Time for Federal Disability Retirement Application
There are many unique benefits to working for the federal government, including retirement options. Yet, some tradeoffs come with these programs, including a sluggish pace that often plagues bureaucracies. Federal disability retirement through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is among those unique benefits federal employees can get, but delays complicate the process. The […]