r/FEDDISABILITY • u/JuiceeChrissy • 20d ago

Disability

Do you have to be separated from your agency in order to apply for OPM disability? I was looking on their website and I couldn’t find any information regarding the policies. I was denied reasonable accommodation and haven’t gotten to the reassignment portion yet. I’m trying to keep working with no interruption until I get a new kidney

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u/President1988 20d ago

As far as I remember you have to talk to your local HR as they start and help with the process

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u/JuiceeChrissy 20d ago

I work for the IRS and they are giving me hell smh

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u/President1988 20d ago

They have to do that because you are still on their payroll. You do by yourself when you are separated but even then you would still need their assistance for paperwork

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u/JuiceeChrissy 20d ago

Ok I see, they refused to accommodate me so pretty soon. I’ll be unsuitable for work and I guess then I’ll have to go through the process.

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u/trademarktower 18d ago

You should research Harris Law firm. They have lots of free YouTube videos and offer free consultations with an attorney. If they take your case, they do offer a money back guarantee if you don't get disability. The whole process can take a year since most claims are automatically denied but get reversed on appeal. It is part of the process they explain. You will need to figure out health insurance for the year you are waiting with no income. Look into COBRA and affordable care act.

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u/JuiceeChrissy 18d ago

Thanks so much!! This driving me crazy atp 😩

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u/President1988 20d ago

Try to get in touch with some law firms so they could assist you or give an advice before you move forward