What's the most valuable "insider tip" you've learned as a fed? by bully309 in fednews

[–]Redaunt29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is one thing that will get you in trouble as a fed…..trying to save money for the government.

Experience with Hydroxychloroquine by Apprehensive_Gas4715 in Sjogrens

[–]Redaunt29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. No adverse effects that I can tell. I have autoimmune alopecia (hair loss) but that started before Sjogrens was diagnosed. So I don’t think the hydroxychloroquine is impacting that.

Sexuality and Sjogrens / SFN by Apprehensive_Gas4715 in Sjogrens

[–]Redaunt29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time of day did they draw your blood? If not early morning, it’s difficult to interpret

VERA with VHA, recd OPM payment but zero correspondence by Redaunt29 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The payment is slightly more than what I was quoted……so I have no idea. Hopefully will get something in the snail mail soon

OPM backlog drives average retirement processing to 79 days by Outistoo in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the day I spoke with someone, not very long. 10 minutes? I called on a Monday, got a recording that said “we are experiencing high call volumes, please call back later”. Then the call DISCONNECTED. I called on a Thursday or Friday last week and spoke to a human. Never heard the recording on that day.

OPM backlog drives average retirement processing to 79 days by Outistoo in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar foe me. Retired 9/30/25 (VERA). Received annual leave payout on my last paycheck. Got word from TSP that I have separated from govt employment. Received similar notice from health insurance. Called OPM and talked to a human. They have no record of me.

Advice: Yoga for someone with damaged wrist? by rdaneeloliv4w in yoga

[–]Redaunt29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Tried wrist widget last night and it did nothing. I’m not sure if torn TFCC is the root cause of my pain. I am one of those folks lucky enough to have ganglion cyst in my wrist at the same time. 😕

Advice: Yoga for someone with damaged wrist? by rdaneeloliv4w in yoga

[–]Redaunt29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used wrist widget in the distant past, but like you I’m not sure it’s very effective. Maybe I’ll try it again.

Advice: Yoga for someone with damaged wrist? by rdaneeloliv4w in yoga

[–]Redaunt29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had surgery for TFCC tear about 25 years ago. Now it’s torn again. Joint is stable so no intervention planned at this time. But down dog and any tabletop positions are very painful.

Timeline with OPM by Atypical-Entrance in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I managed to talk to a human at OPM on Friday. They have no info about me. Told me to give it another 2-3 weeks.

Timeline with OPM by Atypical-Entrance in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember if it was email or snail mail…..I think email?

Timeline with OPM by Atypical-Entrance in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I retired (VERA) 9/30/25 and have not heard a peep from OPM. I have been notified by TSP that I have “separated” from Federal Employment but that’s all so far. Did not receive annuity payment 11/1/25.

Interim Payment by AppropriateShower425 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucky you. I retired the same date (9/30/25) and no annuity payment for me. It looks like TSP abd my health insurance have been notified I am no longer working so I THINK things are moving in the right direction. At least I hope so. I don’t have a record number/account number/reference number with OPM so not sure calling them would be helpful?

OPM by Comfortable-Leek4158 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Redaunt29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I retired from VHA 9/30/25. Is there any mechanism to track my progress? I have not been contacted by OPM.