Q. I am a FERS employee, age 60 with 20 years service, and have several health issues which have decreased my ability to perform the duties of my position. There is no position in which I can be placed. I have been told by a human resources retirement counselor that because I am eligible for an immediate annuity, I cannot file for disability retirement since it would be more beneficial financially to voluntarily retire. I was also told that after applying for voluntary retirement, I should file for disability through Social Security. Is this correct? Which is the most beneficial…
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Q: My husband injured his back in 2007. We have been struggling with his claim. We finally got a letter stating he was approved. The letter says we have to choose the Office of Workers’ Compensation Program or the Office of Personnel Management program. He is FERS and is 59 years old. He is getting retirement until his disability was approved and also is getting Social Security disability. They want us to sign the form indicating which one we choose, but when we call the office, they say they cannot help answer any questions until we sign the form. How…
Q: I suffered a stroke on the job with the U.S Postal Service, and I recieve disabilty pay from the USPS. I also applied for and recieve disabilty pay from Social Security. When I had the stroke, I had enough sick leave to hold me over until I was approved for Federal Employees Retirement System disabilty pay. Social Security gave me the back pay. Do I have to pay this money back? Also, will my FERS disability pay be reduced since I get Social Securirty disability pay? A: Yes, your FERS disability annuity will be affected by your Social Security…