Key Timestamps:
00:01 – Introduction
00:29 – How OPM Disability and SSDI Interact
01:09 – FERS Employees and SSDI Application Requirement
01:59 – Eligibility Differences Between OPM and SSDI
03:05 – Understanding Substantial Gainful Employment
03:38 – Benefits of OPM Disability Retirement 04:46 – Approval Differences Between Systems
05:09 – Importance of Medical Evidence
06:04 – Financial Impact of Receiving SSDI
08:29 – Common Mistakes in Benefit Applications
09:38 – Timing in Filing Claims
10:25 – Coordinating Benefits for Optimal Outcomes
11:33 – Strategic Handling of Claims
