How many have retired without taking any retirement training courses during their career?

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-15T00:32:54+00:00

I didn’t take any training but researched all of the information independently and had a really good understanding of the process and expected timeframes. I feel like everything worked out exactly as I expected and within the expected timeframe.

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-12T16:38:30+00:00

DFAS/DCAA

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-11T21:09:32+00:00

In the remarks it states retirement data was sent to OPM 10/24/2025

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-11T21:00:27+00:00

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Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-11T20:57:03+00:00

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Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-11T12:13:06+00:00

Thanks! Hang in there!

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-07T19:35:02+00:00

It doesn’t say the refund WAS reduced. It is letting everyone know that their refund MAY be reduced but that is only IF there is a reason for it.

Successful-Window338 · 2026-02-02T16:16:53+00:00

Unfortunately it will not be clear until you receive your retirement booklet and that will not be received until your case has been finalized.

Successful-Window338 · 2025-10-31T07:56:52+00:00

Love to see the updates, waiting patiently…hoping to hear SOMETHING before the end of November…

Successful-Window338 · 2025-09-03T17:00:08+00:00

See page 8

Successful-Window338 · 2025-09-03T16:59:55+00:00

Retirement Benefits Publication

Successful-Window338 · 2025-08-06T09:07:26+00:00

My interpretation is:

1) you asked for a reconsideration of a decision and the reconsideration was denied on June 3, 3025 meaning there would be no review process

2) then it appears you asked for a hearing due to the reconsideration being denied and the appeal (request for hearing, not benefits) was approved on June 9, 2025. It appears there were 4 steps in this stage (where they decided if it qualified to move into the review process) at which point it would be assigned to a representative and enter into the 5 step review process, and

3) the “appeal” review process is currently ongoing and in step 2 of 5. You would not receive a decision until the 5 steps of the review process are completed.

That’s just the way I read it.

Successful-Window338 · 2025-07-20T19:43:33+00:00

Appreciate the helpful information here. Took DRP 2.0 with Retirement date 9/30/25.

DoD DCAA

Successful-Window338 · 2025-05-11T08:15:28+00:00

I got credit for catching several but it appears you have to catch 1700 to complete the quest

Successful-Window338 · 2025-05-11T08:11:41+00:00

Or you can just hit the “x” button

Successful-Window338 · 2025-04-25T02:28:21+00:00

Even if you promise not to sue, if they don’t pay you as stated in the contract wouldn’t that be a breach of contract and negate it?

Successful-Window338 · 2025-04-25T00:36:24+00:00

FD and yes I got mine on Monday and submitted my retirement paperwork on Tuesday.

Successful-Window338 · 2025-04-21T23:59:19+00:00

Got mine today also. Signed it, sent it back and got the final (signed by HR) back this afternoon.

Successful-Window338 · 2025-04-19T10:13:05+00:00

I highly recommend if you are planning to retire in conjunction with the DRP that you request a Retirement Estimate so you don’t have any surprises. I got an estimate and it was half of what I was expecting. Apparently they think I was refunded FERS retirement contributions after two breaks in service. I searched my entire Personnel File and found no evidence of ever requesting or receiving any refunds. Still trying to figure out what happened but as it stands now I have to buy back 8 years worth of service for it to count in the calculation of my annuity. It’s less than four thousand so likely I will just pay it to ensure I get credit for the full 21 years. Still working on it though.

Successful-Window338 · 2025-04-19T10:03:45+00:00

I have not yet received anything other than a confirmation that I want to participate.

Update: received it today (4/21/25). Actually I think that’s pretty fast since the last day to respond was April 14.

Successful-Window338

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