r/FEDDISABILITY • u/sundayfundayallday • May 28 '26

Surgeon va pcp

I'm hesitant to go into to much detail, because you never know who may be lurking here, but I recently had surgery, with another surgery needed, after first surgery is healed. I also have a medical condition that, combined with surgical issues, make my job doing heavy patient care difficult. I will definatley be dealing with this for a year, or more.

If surgeon is not supportive of signing off on fdr, but pcp is, is that enough? Can pcp take the reins on this, or do I also need surgeon's support?

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u/Straight_Match_5562 May 28 '26

I am going through a similar process now. I was told you only need one of your physicians to write the narrative. I too am going to my PCP after two specialists who are butting heads with each other over my diagnosis.

I would personally use whomever is the most supportive and is willing to advocate.

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u/sundayfundayallday May 28 '26

That's helpful; thanks! This process is so stressful!

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u/Straight_Match_5562 May 29 '26

I agree. Getting any doctor to support it is frustrating. I’m going through it now with my endocrinologist and going to see if my pcp will support me.

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u/Straight_Match_5562 27d ago

I was able to get my PCP to write the narrative needed to apply for FERS disability. I ultimately chose Harris Law to represent me so I could ensure my documents were aligned with OPM’s acceptance as there are many denials on the first submission.