How Legal Strategy Impacts OPM Disability Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityRetirement #LegalStrategy #DisabilityClaims

How PTSD Claims Differ Between OPM And SSDI Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #SSDI #PTSDClaims #DisabilityBenefits #FederalEmployees

OPM Disability Retirement may allow a person to work in another position while receiving benefits.  Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

Why Social Security Applications Matter for OPM Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityClaims #RetirementBenefits

Applying for OPM Disability without also applying for Social Security Disability can slow the entire process. Eric Pines explains that OPM requires proof that an SSDI application was submitted.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

Many SSDI applications are denied the first time, even when the medical condition is serious. Eric Pines explains why strong evidence and a clear appeal strategy can make an important difference.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

OPM Disability Retirement offers federal employees protection that most American workers do not receive.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

How Medical Evidence Supports OPM Disability Applications Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityApplications #MedicalEvidence #RetirementBenefits

How Workplace Conflicts Affect OPM Disability Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityClaims #MentalHealthLaw #RetirementBenefits

Why OPM Disability Claims Differ from SSDI Approvals Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #SocialSecurity #SSDI #OPMDisability #DisabilityBenefits #FederalEmployees

A federal employee may qualify for OPM Disability Retirement even after being denied SSDI. Eric Pines explains that OPM focuses on the federal position, while SSDI considers nearly every type of work.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

How OPM Disability Benefits Work with New Jobs Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityRetirement #RetirementBenefits #DisabilityLaw

Common Mistakes When Applying for OPM Disability Benefits Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityBenefits #RetirementPlanning

OPM Disability Retirement and SSDI may sound similar, but they use very different standards. Eric Pines explains why qualifying for SSDI is usually the much harder challenge.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

How Social Security Differs from OPM Disability Benefits Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #SocialSecurity #DisabilityBenefits #OPMRetirement #FederalEmployees #RetirementPlanning #DisabilityLaw

How Strategy Impacts Disability Retirement Applications Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #DisabilityRetirement #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalBenefits #RetirementPlanning

SSDI generally requires proof that a person cannot perform meaningful work in any occupation. OPM Disability focuses on whether a federal employee can still perform the duties of the assigned position.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

Approval for OPM Disability does not guarantee approval for Social Security Disability. Eric Pines explains that each program uses its own rules, standards, and medical requirements.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

Federal employees pay into the FERS system throughout their careers, making disability retirement an earned benefit. Eric Pines reminds eligible workers that these benefits may continue until age 62.  Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines

The first year of OPM Disability may provide 60% of the employee’s high-three average salary. Eric Pines explains how Social Security payments can affect that amount through benefit offsets.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines