Q. I was a federal worker covered by CSRS from 1975 to 1989. On leaving, I left my deposits there in the hope I would return. I did not, but I joined the reserves and worked the private sector.
In 2008, I was discharged from the military. I was 53 when discharged. I am considered unemployable by the VA and also receive Social Security Disability benefits. There was a big hole in my Social Security deposit sheet the years I worked for the federal government and therefore receive a reduced SS disability benefit.
Since I am considered disabled currently, am I eligible for an offset or do I have to wait till I am 62?
A. By law, you would be entitled to a deferred CSRS annuity at age 62.
