Video FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Choose an Area of Interest.

• OPM Disability Retirement
• Social Security Disability
• Federal Workers’ Compensation
• Bankruptcy Law

OPM Disability Retirement

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  Can I continue to work while waiting for OPM to approve my case?


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  Can I file for OPM disability retirement benefits while I am on OWCP?


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  Can I work after I am approved for OPM disability retirement?


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  Does the location of my attorney matter for an OPM disability claim?


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  How difficult is it to get OPM disability retirement benefits?


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  How important is it to have the support of my doctor in an OPM disability retirement application?


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  How much does OPM pay?


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  Is there an age limit for OPM disability retirement?


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  Must I be totally disabled in order to file for disability retirement?


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  Must I file for Social Security if I apply for disability retirement?


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  Should I pursue my OPM disability claim by myself?


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  What are the advantages of having OPM disability retirement?


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  What is OPM disability retirement?


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  What is the benefit of having an attorney represent me for OPM disability retirement?


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  What is the difference between Social Security disability and OPM disability retirement?


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  What is the time limit for filing OPM disability retirement?


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  What problems arise when filing for OPM disability retirement?


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  What steps are involved with the process of obtaining OPM disability retirement benefits?


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  What types of conditions qualify me for OPM disability retirement?


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  When should I file for OPM disability retirement?


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  Who is eligible for OPM disability retirement benefits?

Social Security Disability

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  My Social Security disability claim was denied. What do I do now?


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  What is Social Security disability?


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  What is the difference between Social Security disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?


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  Can I collect Social Security disability, long-term disability, and workers’ compensation at the same time?


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  Can I work and apply for Social Security disability benefits at the same time?


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  Do I have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security disability benefits?


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  Does the location of my attorney matter for Social Security disability?


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  How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?


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  How is the attorney compensated in a Social Security disability case?


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  If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get?


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  My doctor says I am disabled. So why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?


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  Should I get an attorney if my Social Security disability claim is denied?


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  What conditions would qualify me for Social Security disability?


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  What happens at a Social Security disability or SSI disability hearing?

Federal Workers’ Compensation

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  Can I receive Federal Workers’ Compensation benefits and Social Security disability benefits at the same time?


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  Do I need a lawyer to file an OWCP claim?


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  Does a pre-existing injury preclude me from receiving a schedule award?


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  Does the location of my attorney matter for a Federal Workers’ Compensation claim?


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  How do I file an OWCP claim?


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  How do I get medical care if I was injured on the job?


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  How do pre-existing conditions affect Federal Workers’ Compensation claims?


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  I was injured on the job. How do I file a Federal Workers’ Compensation claim?


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  Must I accept a return to work job offer?


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  My Federal Workers’ Compensation claim is denied. What do I do?


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  Should I have an attorney appeal my Federal Workers’ Compensation denial?


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  What benefits are offered by Federal Workers’ Compensation?


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  What injuries and illnesses are covered by Federal Workers’ Compensation?


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  What is a CA-1 form?


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  What is a CA-2 form?


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  What is a CA-2a form?


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  What is a CA-7 form?


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  What is a schedule award?


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  What is a supplemental schedule award?


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  What is continuation of pay (COP)?


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  What is the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)?


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  What is the value of my schedule award?


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  When should I pursue my schedule award?


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  Why are my medical bills getting denied for my approved medical condition?


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  I cannot afford an attorney. What is the best way I can appeal my claim?

Bankruptcy Law

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  Are there debts that I cannot discharge through bankruptcy?


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  Can I keep my car if I file for bankruptcy?


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  How do I determine if should file bankruptcy?


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  How do I qualify for bankruptcy?


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  How will a bankruptcy filing affect my future finances?


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  What are exempt assets?


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  What are non-exempt assets?


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  What does Chapter 7 bankruptcy involve?


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  What does it cost to file bankruptcy?


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  What is a 341 hearing?


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  What is an automatic stay?


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  What is bankruptcy?


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  What is the means test in bankruptcy?


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  What is the role of an attorney in a bankruptcy?


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  Will I lose my house in a bankruptcy?

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