Last Updated on September 23, 2009 by FERS Disability Attorney
The problem with “Standard Forms” is that they often appear to solicit “standard responses”, and in a Federal Disability Retirement case under the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, it is often because a Federal or Postal employee/applicant who confronts and begins to fill out SF 3112A, Applicant’s Statement of Disability, the very “blocked” appearance of the form, and the constricting questions themselves, makes it appear as if a “standard response” is required. Don’t be fooled.
By way of example, take a “special animal” — that of a Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Controller who must take a disqualifying medication, loses his or her medical certification from the Flight Surgeon, and thinks that filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits is a “slam dunk”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Or, a Customs & Border Patrol Agent who goes out on stress leave, or suffers from chronic back pain. Are there “standard responses” in filling out an Applicant’s Statement of Disability? There are certain standard “elements” which should be considered in responding to the questions, but don’t be constricted by an appearance of “standard responses” to a “standard form”.
Sincerely,
Robert R. McGill, Esquire
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Good morning Sir:
I am an employee with DLA and is thinking about applying for disability. However, I am 54 years old, and I think that I can take early retirement at 56. Do you think that it is a good idea for me to accept Disability retirement or should I wait a little longer for early retirement? Which do you think is more beneficial? Also, if I accept disability retirement, am I allowed to re-enter the Federal Government at a later date and still retain all of my benefits as if I had never left?. Your answere will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Can you give examples of ‘good responses’ to form SF 3112? Thank you for your help.