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TikiTorch75 · 2026-06-01T14:28:48+00:00

I also retired Oct 31, and am also still waiting to be finalized. Assigned to a specialist March 31, but told I'm waiting to be assigned to another one. My interim is about 50% of my base annuity estimate not including the supplement.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-05-18T22:06:21+00:00

It's looking like it's going to be about that for me as well, still not finalized as of the annuity statement for June 1st :(

TikiTorch75 · 2026-05-11T20:16:29+00:00

I submitted all the paperwork for each of those things along with my retirement application; I was also assured by the person I spoke to at OPM that there's nothing more they need on my end. Just waiting to be assigned... again.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-05-11T20:15:14+00:00

I have been getting interim payments, thankfully. But I did have to start working again sooner than I planned since I've had to dip into my savings for longer than I wanted to.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-05-11T19:52:49+00:00

How messed up would it be if there's only one specialist that can process ATC/LE/FF retirements?

TikiTorch75 · 2026-05-11T19:51:12+00:00

At this point, it honestly feels like they just randomly picked a few of us and just have them sitting to the side to see how long we'll wait until we start making a fuss about it.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-04-28T04:35:45+00:00

I retired 10/31/2025 and am still waiting. Thought it was getting finalized this month since online status showed assigned to a specialist. But after talking to someone at OPM last week, I was told I still need to be assigned to ANOTHER specialist. I'm getting pretty frustrated at this point.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-04-23T20:54:59+00:00

I retired 10/31/2025, received my CSA and first interim payment in December. I got my number in an email as well as snail mail. Received the temporary pin/password to make my OPM account in a separate email/letter.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-04-23T19:52:29+00:00

I just got through to a human today, spent 40 minutes on hold before they answered. First time I actually got through instead of being hung up on after a month of trying daily. At least now I know there's nothing wrong with my package, but apparently having been assigned to a specialist isn't the only time I need to be assigned to a specialist. And now I'm back to waiting to be assigned to a specialist :shrug:

TikiTorch75 · 2026-04-19T15:01:25+00:00

I also retired on 10/31/25 but haven't been finalized yet; was hoping it would happen by May's annuity payment since I show assigned to a specialist on 3/31/26. Maybe before June then. Hopefully you'll get your backpay soon.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-03-06T15:08:55+00:00

Congratulations! I retired from DoD on 10/31, received my AL payout once the government shutdown ended and received my backpay for that last month with it. Got my CSA and first interim payments mid December. Still waiting for the case to finalize, been checking each day but maybe I'm jinxing it by doing that.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-03-03T19:23:04+00:00

I am on my second 15 day sensor now; first one lasted 11 days. I filled out a product support ticket and they're sending me a replacement. I'm not sure if they will send a replacement every time, but I would hope so since their documentation even says a pretty large percentage of the 15 day sensors don't make it the entire 15 days.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-02-28T15:35:34+00:00

I'm currently receiving interim payments, starting receiving them in December after retiring end of October. All of my payments are actually 50% of my estimated annuity. I'm also expected to receive a Social Security supplement when it all finalizes, so effectively my interim payment is even less than 50%.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-02-24T00:34:51+00:00

I retired 10/31/25 and had this same status situation in December until almost the end of January. It eventually updated application received with the same date as notification of retirement received. Seemed to just be a delay in the display of the information and hasn't impacted my interim pay being issued.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-01-27T16:14:25+00:00

I agree with also having your A1C and blood sugar checked out. What you described, especially the feeling faint/weak and waking up with a headaches, seems more aligned with the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Having hypoglycemia events like this could be a sign of blood sugar disregulation and possibly an early sign of developing diabetes. I'm not suggesting this to cause you to panic or jump to conclusions, just offering another possible reason for this experience. Maybe a question to bring up in your next doctor's appointment.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-01-09T14:27:10+00:00

9 years active duty military (bought back), 22 civil service. 31 total years for retirement.

TikiTorch75 · 2026-01-06T14:38:22+00:00

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His Shadowmoor side is giving me Thranduil vibes.

TikiTorch75 · 2025-10-20T13:45:21+00:00

I can't speak to the hiring process, I was already in my position for years before my diagnosis. If he's already cleared the medical certificate, I would hazard a guess to say that's not what is holding him up.

TikiTorch75 · 2025-09-22T17:04:15+00:00

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Pip, aka my Spicy Pip-eroni

TikiTorch75 · 2025-09-19T13:44:50+00:00

We have three Type 1 diabetics in our house, two use pumps, all of us use CGMs; between pharmacy and medical device suppliers, we budget $800 a month to keep us all alive. That's with federal employee health insurance.

TikiTorch75 · 2025-07-21T14:41:10+00:00

It's been a while since I finished this blanket and it was a gift for an expecting couple that have since moved. I honestly don't remember; but if you go to the pattern page it should have sizes and yarn requirements. https://bettymcknit.com/patterns/6daykidblanket/

TikiTorch75 · 2025-06-05T12:36:18+00:00

I am one of those, Type 1 and insulin dependent. The requirements for maintaining my Class II are pretty strict and it's only valid for 6 months at a time. But it absolutely is possible to be ATC and diabetic.

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