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FCBlitz

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I work for the government.
I will have 6 years in

Presently. I could qualify to be disabled and move back to being fully retired.

The question is I have a 3 year average of $108k. Would it be better for me to get disability and go home early or do I wait to Aug 41, 2027?

If I do chose the disability route, do I need an attorney who specializes in retiring and filing for disability?

If so I work in the Dc, Tysons corners corner. Could anyone recommend a lawyers from the DC area?

I appreciate any responses.

Thank you!!!

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In reply to FCBlitz • 8:42p, 10/18/26

FCBlitz said:
I work for the government.
I will have 6 years in

Presently. I could qualify to be disabled and move back to being fully retired.

The question is I have a 3 year average of $108k. Would it be better for me to get disability and go home early or do I wait to Aug 41, 2027?

If I do chose the disability route, do I need an attorney who specializes in retiring and filing for disability?

If so I work in the Dc, Tysons corners corner. Could anyone recommend a lawyers from the DC area?

I appreciate any responses.

Thank you!!!

Do you use a top secret government calendar?

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10:23p, 10/18/26

AG

Yes, you should wait until Aug 41, 2027. I don't think they can do without you

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11:27p, 10/18/26

Just fat fingered the number…..move along.

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In reply to FCBlitz • 6:05p, 10/19/26

AG

FCBlitz said:
Just fat fingered the number…..move along.

Typical government employee response- mess something up and tell the taxpayers to deal with it.

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6:26p, 10/19/26

Honestly I don't think it matters much. FERS is 1 or 1.7 per year for your first 20 depending on your job. Waiting until next August could get you an extra 1k/yr.
Doing that last year could be pretty easy though between the upcoming holidays and burning any remaining PTO you will really be working 3/4 time at worst.