Medical Evidence

• Building Your Medical Evidence Package: The Foundation of a Strong Disability Claim

  Your medical evidence is the single most important factor in OPM's decision. Learn how to build a comprehensive, persuasive medical documentation package.

• What Makes a Physician Statement Persuasive to OPM

  Your doctor is trained to treat you, not to write for a federal adjudicator. That gap sinks more claims than any medical fact.

• The Duty Nexus: Why Strong Medical Conditions Still Get Denied

  OPM does not approve diagnoses. It approves demonstrated incompatibility between your limitations and your specific job. That gap is where claims die.

• Mental Health Conditions and FERS Disability Retirement: What You Need to Know

  PTSD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are among the most common conditions in federal disability retirement claims. Learn how to document mental health conditions effectively for OPM.