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VA updating outreach work in effort to end benefits gap for Black vets
The move comes after data shows lower rates of disability claims approval for some minority groups.
How a FERS disability benefit is recalculated when a retiree turns 62
As a rule, the amount you receive after the conversion should be close to what you were receiving as a disability retiree.
By Reg Jones
Does a disability retirement pay more than a regular FERS retirement?
The fact that you are already eligible for regular retirement has no affect on your ability to apply for disability retirement.
By Reg Jones
Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
Disability Retirement or Optional Retirement. Which is better?
FERS disability retirements are automatically converted to optional retirements at age 62.
By Reg Jones
Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forward
The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.
State Department settles 17-year-old lawsuit over Foreign Service jobs
The department has been ordered by the settlement to pay nearly $38 million.
What is the cost of living calculation for FERS disability retirement?
FERS disability benefits usually begin before the claim for social security benefits is fully processed.
By Reg Jones
When will a FERS disability convert to regular retirement?
The total service used in the computation of your annuity will be a combination of your actual service and the time you spent on the disability roll.
By Reg Jones
Why is my social security benefit ‘disappearing’?
Just because your estimated benefit went down doesn’t mean that your actual benefit did.
By Reg Jones
What form do I need for a disability retirement?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones