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Joined March 2017
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SSDI approval can support an OPM disability claim, but SSDI denial does not automatically damage it. Eric Pines shows why federal employees should understand the difference before they panic.  Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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Why OPM Approval Does Not Guarantee SSDI Benefits  Click the bio link to watch the full episode.  bio.link/ericpines  #OPMDisability #SSDI #FederalEmployees #DisabilityBenefits #FederalDisability #LegalSupport
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Two disability programs can review the same person and reach different decisions. Eric Pines explains that OPM and Social Security use very different standards.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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An SSDI denial does not erase an approved OPM disability retirement claim. Eric Pines explains that federal employees only need to apply for SSDI, not receive approval.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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Why Federal Employees Should Appeal SSDI Denials  Click the bio link to watch the full episode.  bio.link/ericpines  #SSDI #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityAppeal #FederalBenefits #LegalSupport
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OPM And Social Security Disability Rules Differ  Click the bio link to watch the full episode.  bio.link/ericpines  #OPMDisability #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityClaims #FederalBenefits #LegalSupport
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Does SSDI Denial Impact Your OPM Disability Claim?  Click the bio link to watch the full episode.  bio.link/ericpines  #OPMDisability #SSDI #FederalEmployees #DisabilityBenefits #FederalDisability #LegalSupport
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Understanding OPM And Social Security Disability Benefits  Click the bio link to watch the full episode.  bio.link/ericpines  #OPMDisability #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityBenefits #EmployeeRights #LegalSupport
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A disability claim can become weaker when it sounds like a workplace disagreement instead of a medical condition. Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
How Legal Strategy Impacts OPM Disability Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityRetirement #LegalStrategy #DisabilityClaims
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How PTSD Claims Differ Between OPM And SSDI Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #SSDI #PTSDClaims #DisabilityBenefits #FederalEmployees
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OPM Disability Retirement may allow a person to work in another position while receiving benefits.  Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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Why Social Security Applications Matter for OPM Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #SocialSecurityDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityClaims #RetirementBenefits
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Applying for OPM Disability without also applying for Social Security Disability can slow the entire process. Eric Pines explains that OPM requires proof that an SSDI application was submitted.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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Many SSDI applications are denied the first time, even when the medical condition is serious. Eric Pines explains why strong evidence and a clear appeal strategy can make an important difference.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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OPM Disability Retirement offers federal employees protection that most American workers do not receive.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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How Medical Evidence Supports OPM Disability Applications Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityApplications #MedicalEvidence #RetirementBenefits
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How Workplace Conflicts Affect OPM Disability Claims Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #OPMDisability #FederalEmployees #DisabilityClaims #MentalHealthLaw #RetirementBenefits
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Why OPM Disability Claims Differ from SSDI Approvals Click the bio link to watch the full episode. bio.link/ericpines #SocialSecurity #SSDI #OPMDisability #DisabilityBenefits #FederalEmployees
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A federal employee may qualify for OPM Disability Retirement even after being denied SSDI. Eric Pines explains that OPM focuses on the federal position, while SSDI considers nearly every type of work.  Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. bio.link/ericpines
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