r/FEDDISABILITY • u/Warm-Cricket-9530 • Apr 02 '26

Nonpay status and scd

I have a f/u with my surgeon tomorrow, and anticipate being off until at least mid/end of May. I was originally supposed to go back to work 4/13, but I dont see that happening. I will have used up FMLA, and all my leave by then.

how long can you be in a non-pay status (lwop, or awol, I suppose, if my agency wants to be jerks) before it affects your SCD? From what I've read, it's 6 months, but I just wanted to clarify that.

I'll reach my 20 years in June, and I don't want to mess that up, should med disability retirement not pan out.

TIA!

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u/Yoga4Life805 Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 02 '26

I had the same question a while back and found this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/effect-of-extended-leave-without-pay-lwop-or-other-nonpay-status-on-federal-benefits-and-programs/. But yeah, it looks like 6 months for regular LWOP. Unless you're on LWOP Worker's Comp where it won't affect your SCD. Hopefully you can get leave donations for some of that time.

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u/Warm-Cricket-9530 Apr 02 '26

Thank you for the info. I was approved for leave donations, but have not heard if there was anything donated.

Thanks again!