Update on FERS disability

[ABCya]

I tried to find where I last mentioned this, but had no luck. So, I've started a new thread.
After a few years and eventually hiring an attorney, contacting a congressman, and many more months....I finally got a letter from OPM saying my disability retirement is approved! Now, just waiting for some loose strings to tidy up.
After 23 years, multiple surgeries, anti anxiety medication and gray hairs, Im getting paroled!!
Just wanted to share the good news with ya'll!

 

[mail1000]

I tried to find where I last mentioned this, but had no luck. So, I've started a new thread.
After a few years and eventually hiring an attorney, contacting a congressman, and many more months....I finally got a letter from OPM saying my disability retirement is approved! Now, just waiting for some loose strings to tidy up.
After 23 years, multiple surgeries, anti anxiety medication and gray hairs, Im getting paroled!!
Just wanted to share the good news with ya'll!

Congratulations!

 

[RammerJammer]

Congratulations and way to be relentless. Were you still working before you got approved?

 

[ABCya]

Congratulations and way to be relentless. Were you still working before you got approved?

I haven't worked in over 4 years.

 

[RammerJammer]

I haven't worked in over 4 years.

Did you just do a regular retirement 4 yrs ago and then proceed to get disability?

 

[ABCya]

Did you just do a regular retirement 4 yrs ago and then proceed to get disability?

No, I just went straight to the disability retirement.

 

[ABCya]

I've been trying to get on the OPM site to see what's going on with the retirement. I have the CSA#. But I still cannot get on because it's requesting a 1 time pass code. I hit send code, and each time, including today, the email returns saying it cannot send it, to call the # for assistance. Each day I've tried and then call the #, the recording says it has a high call volume to try again later.
I received my last form50 today. I cannot access LiteBlue anymore.
Im in no mans land.

 

[damifiknow]

hire a lawyer

 

[FrozenToes]

I've been trying to get on the OPM site to see what's going on with the retirement. I have the CSA#. But I still cannot get on because it's requesting a 1 time pass code. I hit send code, and each time, including today, the email returns saying it cannot send it, to call the # for assistance. Each day I've tried and then call the #, the recording says it has a high call volume to try again later.
I received my last form50 today. I cannot access LiteBlue anymore.
Im in no mans land.

Beginning of the year, Monday. Going to be busy. Same thing happened when I tried HRSSC. Just kept trying. I got through the next day immediately. I know you want answers. Try to be patient. Call again today. Tomorrow,next day....

 

[ABCya]

hire a lawyer

I hired Harris Federal last year, and also received help from a Congressman to move application through to OPM. I've been approved for disability retirement, and have a CSA number. Problem is I'm locked out of Lite blue, but also can't access OPM online, and no one answers or returns phone calls. I chuckle with sarcasm at myself. I actually thought the biggest headaches were now over, no more postal crap, etc. Lol.

 

[ABCya]

Im not sure if Ive updated elsewhere.
Heres the latest.
STILL no formal communication since receiving a letter with my disability retirement estimate. Its been another 2 mo.
I was trying to figure out a new budget for when i would be receiving pay finally.
Well, it turns out that my Social security disability amount is larger than my FERS disability amount.
60% of high 3 =x
x - 100% of Soc Sec amount=0
It looks like Ill get NADA. NOTHING. Thanks again for nothing %$#@! USPS.
I still have 10 yrs to get the full amount at 62.
Geese. Has anyone ever known of this happening to anyone before?

 

[justacarrier]

Im not sure if Ive updated elsewhere.
Heres the latest.
STILL no formal communication since receiving a letter with my disability retirement estimate. Its been another 2 mo.
I was trying to figure out a new budget for when i would be receiving pay finally.
Well, it turns out that my Social security disability amount is larger than my FERS disability amount.
60% of high 3 =x
x - 100% of Soc Sec amount=0
It looks like Ill get NADA. NOTHING. Thanks again for nothing %$#@! USPS.
I still have 10 yrs to get the full amount at 62.
Geese. Has anyone ever known of this happening to anyone before?

Actually this happens to everybody that has disability retirement, some may receive a reduced portion IF their 60% exceeds the Social Security Disability amount. What would actually disturb me the most in your situation is that you were not informed by Harris Federal of what you should have anticipated to receive. The FERS disability rules have been in place for many years and they should have prepared you for what to expect. At the end of the first 12 months it will change to "40% of your high-3 average salary minus 60% of your Social Security benefit for any month in which you are entitled to Social Security disability benefits." May or may not make a difference in what you will receive. But the one positive is that these years will continue to add to your time of service up till you reach age 62.