Disability Separation
I have been a dual-status technician for 12 years, and have 20 "good" years with the Guard. Due to a neurological condition, I can no longer perform several required tasks on my PD. My ETS is in August.
My intention is to submit my retirement package on the Guard side while simultaneously applying for disability retirement on the technician side. However, what I can't figure out is if I have to be approved for a Fed disability retirement before I submit my Guard retirement packet.
In other words, I'm concerned that if I go forward with a regular Guard retirement that I'll become ineligible for disability benefits on the technician side.
If anyone has any insights, or have gone through similar circumstances, please let me know. I'm waiting to hear back from HRO but it has been several days and I'm getting anxious.