Comments on: National Reassessment Program

By: nick dalesandro

nick dalesandro — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:49:40 +0000

I have been diabled letter carrier for 7 years now. Year and a half ago NRP said there was no work for me as a letter carrier. Have been place on afternoons in custodial craft. Can I still apply for diability retirement even though I have been in a “detailed assignment” as a custodian (which is a permenant position but not in my craft position of letter carrier?

By: Norman Armstrong

Norman Armstrong — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:02:00 +0000

In response to Florenda’s comment, when you file for disablilty retirement, you are given the “CHOICE” to remain on OWCP or to take your retirement from FERS or CSRS. They CANNOT drop your pay according to the rehab counselor recommendations!!!! I have been on Disability Retirement for a year now,and I am still receiving my 75% from OWCP!!! Call and ask the Human Resource Dept for an estimate of your retirement and a packet for disability retirement. Also have ALL of your doctors information and paperwork supporting your disability.

By: Claudia Harris

Claudia Harris — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:09:34 +0000

I was forced to retire in June of 2009, I had no intentions on retiring, I want to know were are you with the law suit and am I still considered in that law suit.

By: Florenda

Florenda — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:56:19 +0000

I filed an appeal with the MSPB had a conference call with the judge and the attorney for the Postal Service alone with my rep. The conference called was held in May 2011. The Judge gave us 30 days to reach a decision by June. I’m still waiting on a decision from the MSPB Judge. Do you know how long can a decision take? The Judge claimed that my argument made some valid points. I asked that I be given a total disability retirement paying the same amount that I’m receiving from OWCP which is 75% of my pay. Today, I received a letter from OWCP telling me that they are reducing my pay in half base on the Vocational counselor job finding that goes totally against my medical restriction. Now, I’m given 30 days to submit an argument to OWCP concern the reduction in pay. You stated that now is the time to file for disability retirement. I’m still here waiting on the MSPB and the Union and as of this day I haven’t heard from neither. I was told by a friend that they drop the NRP because it was unconstitutional. Do you know anything about it?

By: Sheri

Sheri — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:29:29 +0000

Can you please call me or email me I would like to discuss some concerns regarding eligibility and consideration for government employment transfer. Thanks Sheri

By: Michael Williams

Michael Williams — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:20:47 +0000

Have been in the NRP program for quite a while. Have not filed for compensation from the Dept. of Labor as I should have for no good reasons. Now because of things getting tighter will file to be compensated for the 2.5 hrs that I don’t work per day . At this point it might make sense for me to consider disability retirement. I need to get some good concrete advise on what to do. Would appreciate any help you can provide. PS Have almost 35 yrs service.

By: Deborah Cleveland

Deborah Cleveland — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:34:42 +0000

My doctor has stated and is writing my medical disability papers as we speak. However, I am required to attend a Vocational Reassement class 3/31/11 receiving a letter that states I am to treat this day as a regular work day. Does this have a significan meaning in regards to receiving continued owcp compensation?

By: Tammy Jones

Tammy Jones — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:24:22 +0000

I have an approved OWCP claim, I have had back surgery. I have been advised that there is not suitable work for my restrictions. My doctor says that my restrictions are permanent. I have been off work for almost a year now. I got a letter saying that my medical benefits were being changed, unless I had changes in my restrictiond that would be re-evaluated to see if work was available. My question is, do I qualilify for medical disability at this point? I have gotten a letter stating that I am now being considered for Phase 2 of the NRP. Do I have to wait to see what work they can rehabilitate me for? What are the steps to applying for disability, and what are the pay differences? My docotr does not say that I cannot work. Only very limitedly and with several breaks to keep my pain managable, I would have to wear a back brace daily. I am aware that I am yet another possible number to be taken off the payroll. I really just need to know what I need to do next. Thank you

By: Mike Pozonski

Mike Pozonski — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:51:20 +0000

I have been given a jo offer of 45 MINUTES A WEEk. Of course it is at the outer part of the 50 mile limit. A little late, but I am applying for Disability Retirement. Do you know of any others like this? They appear to be giving me 45 minutes to avoid the OWCP retraining and placement. The injury I have will make it difficult to place me. I do have an LWEC for 20 hrs per week (4hrs per day). Rediculous but SNAFU.