u/DirectionEmotional73

Anyone had one approved or know of anyone who’s had one approved?

Curious if anyone at HHS/FDA have recent experience with duty station changes or remote work exceptions under the updated RTO/ 2025 OPM telework policies.

General situation:

- Originally hired as a remote employee

- Currently reporting to an HHS/FDA facility within 50 miles to meet RTO expectations

- Looking to relocate to another state, which was the plan prior to RTO.

- Intend to report to a local office in new state

Looking to understand:

- Have anyone seen duty station change requests approved or denied in similar situations?

- What factors seemed to matter most (e.g., role portability, mission needs, leadership support, hardship, family planning (marriage, child birth)?

- Any lessons learned going through the review process?

Not looking for anything sensitive, just trying to get a general sense of how these are being handled in practice.

Appreciate any insights.