Browsing: Social Security disability insurance

Q. I have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for a total disability since 2008. From 1981 to 1989, I was a CSRS offset employee in the USPS. When I tried to apply for my CSRS pension, I was informed by letter that I had to wait until I reached age 62, which is unlikely, or withdraw the small amount I contributed as a lump sum. Is it not possible to apply for and receive my CSRS pension when completely disabled? I have read CSRS Pamphlet No. 7 and searched the website Q&A, and I am very confused.

Q. I am 58 and will be retiring soon under a VERA with the Postal Service. I have back, foot and knee ailments that have been diagnosed and that give me constant pain. If I take a VERA with the special retirement supplement before age 62 but am unable to find or perform work after retirement, could I apply for Social Security Disability Insurance instead of regular Social Security? I have 27-plus years of service. A. You could apply for SSDI. However, whether you would be approved for it would be up to the Social Security Administration. You can learn…

Q. I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits due to stroke, seizures and other medical issues. I am getting letters from the IRS for payment of taxes in 2008. Can they tax my SSDI benefits? A. Yes; however, you may have little or nothing to pay. To find out more, go to www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html, click on About Your Benefits and scroll to Paying Taxes on Your Benefits.

Q. I am applying for FERS disability. My agency will approve a part-time schedule while this action is pending. However, when I visited Social Security to pick up an application for SSDI, I was told I might not qualify for benefits based on my income. If I am denied by Social Security for this reason, will I be denied FERS disability retirement? How can anyone qualify for Social Security if their disability retirement exceeds the income test? I am very confused. A. The rules governing FERS disability retirement aren’t as stringent as those for Social Security. For the former, you…