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FECA, Disability Retirement Compared

Published: September 25, 2013
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GAO recently compared benefits under the FECA injury compensation program versus disability retirement, and found that in general, being on FECA is advantageous for those eligible to choose between them.For a closer look, go to https://www.fedweek.com/item-view.php?tbl=9&ID=884 to read it.

 

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