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Q. I’m planning to file for disability retirement. I need direct questions for my doctor to turn in to the Office of Personnel Management. Where can I find them? A. You’ll find out what information is required from your doctor at http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/csrsfers-handbook/c060.pdf. Just scroll to Section 60 A1.1-2J.

Q. I’m 59 (60 in September of this year) and have over 20 years of service. I also have a degenerative disc disease, need total knee replacement. My job has accommodated my work life to allow work from home because I cannot navigate the large building. I want to medically retire, but haven’t a clue where to start. A. Your agency personnel office is required to help you through the steps needed to apply for disability retirement. However, if you reach age 60 during the process, you will have met the age and service requirement for voluntary retirement. Then your…

Q. I was medically retired from the Army in 1985, with permanent disability retirement at 40 percent. I’ve been with the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years now and I am currently 100 percent permanent and total from the VA. I bought back my military time (three years eight months) from the Post Office in 2012. I’ve changed my mind and I want to keep my military benefits. How do I cancel and get a refund for my military buyback?

Q. I am facing having to retire under a medical retirement. Effective this May I will only have a total of 9 years government service under FERS and I am only 52 years old and not eligible for regular retirement yet. What is the difference between a disability retirement and medical retirement and what would my annuity payment be based on? I was told I would receive 80 percent of my high-3. Is this correct?

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