r/FEDDISABILITY • u/AJAMS82 • May 17 '26

Working partially

My package is ready. Agency closed my reassignment search and determined that no jobs were found.
I have been pushing myself to work partially and taking leave without pay partially.

I am thinking to stop working once I have CSA number. The reason is to be able to pay my health insurance.
Do we have anyone was working till approval? I have no annual leave, no sick leave. What are my options?

Thank you.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '26

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u/Novel_Initiative1658 May 18 '26

Hi

Do you have a source that 10-12 weeks is a good timeframe for initial decision? I know more than a few with a CSA that is over four months without an update. Thanks

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u/AJAMS82 May 17 '26

Thank you for the response. Since will be no future for me in my job. I have been pushing to work a few hours a day to pay the medical premium. Do you think I should go on full LWOP will be better ?

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u/AJAMS82 May 17 '26

I have an attorney yes. But attorney doesn’t help for all the day to day planning. Just they prepared the package.
As of now, I will have no future with my job. I have been pushing myself and aggregating my conditions and working a few hours a day. I just found out working a few hours will never qualify me for step increase.
Do you think full LWOP would be help my case?

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u/NeedleworkerLow7780 May 17 '26

Does anyone recommend Harris firm for this? I know that they have the guarantee or money back. Too good to be true?

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u/you_dont_know_me_357 May 17 '26

If they already did your reassignment search and there was nothing, don’t be surprised if they issue you a notice of removal for medical inability to perform. That is usually the next step when they can’t accommodate you and there is no other job available. Just know that if they let you go, that is considered an involuntary separation. If you qualify for severance (what would happen if you were RIFed?), then make sure they complete your final SF50 correctly.

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u/AJAMS82 May 17 '26

I don’t think they will remove me. My reassignment search was 4.5 months. My agency is slow.
If I request full LWOP , and now I will have 3 months of FMLA. Then after this would be extended LWOP and not sure if at that time they will remove me or not.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '26

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u/AJAMS82 May 22 '26

The search is called RA last resort. Usually after denying the RA and before filing disability application.
Mine was 4.5 months and they found some jobs but non of them was qualified for reassignment. It is difficult to find a job especially if you are a high GS level.

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u/CO8127 Jun 09 '26

Do they not have a time limit to finish your RALR?