Last Updated on January 21, 2021 by FERS Disability Attorney
It is rare that a treating doctor fails to help, or refuses to help. Yes, “getting involved” in a “legal case” is not only a headache, but for a doctor, it is often an intimidating experience, and many doctors have become “gun shy” over the years because of the negative experiences which have befallen them when getting involved in the legal side of his or her medical practice.
Look at it from the doctor’s viewpoint.
While one may fully understand the distinction between Federal Disability Retirement issues under CSRS or FERS, and those “other” issues (i.e., OWCP/FECA Department of Labor cases, or personal injury cases, etc.), from the treating doctor’s viewpoint, they are all “legal” issues. And, from the doctor’s perspective and prior negative experiences, once you stick your neck out on behalf of a patient and get involved in a case, one never knows what it may lead to — court, depositions, cross-examinations, etc. But there is indeed a difference and a distinction between those “other cases” and filing for Federal Disability Retirement cases.
To soothe the feathers of a doctor is important; to take the time to explain the process is vital; to make the job of the doctor as efficient and non-threatening is the key to a successful Federal Disability Retirement application under FERS or CSRS.
Sincerely,
Robert R. McGill, Esquire
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