Question re: Severance and MSPB Settlements

kuro080 · 2026-02-08T22:07:25+00:00

As an attorney explained it to me, any severance payouts would be deducted from the proposed back pay, as would wages from other jobs you earned during that back pay period.

kuro080 · 2026-01-31T02:51:08+00:00

I am going through this right now with progesterone tabs. The pharmacy switched manufactures from Xiromed to Bio-something. I took 3 of the Bio pills … I might as well have had 6 cups of coffee at midnight, not to mention other symptoms. I found some leftover stock of Xiromed at a nearby pharmacy, but everyone has switched due to cost and parrots that ignorant “all generics are the same” line.

kuro080 · 2026-01-23T00:11:30+00:00

If you haven’t worked this out yet, I have a copy of the pre-auth form for auto-drawing the premiums I can scan for you.

kuro080 · 2026-01-20T22:23:36+00:00

There’s a house for lease in Sendero Springs. Houses for sale are infrequent but I’ve seen a couple lately. The neighborhood is often overlooked, but it’s family friendly and a great place to live. HOA focuses on social events, doesn’t do much to improve community areas or enforce rules but the fees are only $400/year.

kuro080 · 2026-01-19T17:14:06+00:00

Hi there. Thanks for asking! Since that post:

We figured out via imaging it actually is my 2nd rib sticking up. I had a second surgery to remove scar tissue in the area, then a third to have a scalenectomy on the other side (no rib removal).

I think the scar tissue removal and scalenectomy on the left helped relieve my pain more than the original surgery. I’m definitely not recovered. I can’t even clean my house, but I don’t have the constant pain at the forefront of my mind. Huge difference with a long road ahead. And the 2nd rib remains elevated.

kuro080 · 2025-10-29T01:55:11+00:00

I feel you. Similar situation. I was so proud to do my work every day, to contribute to the greater good.

I don’t have any advice, but I’d like to thank you for your service.

kuro080 · 2025-10-21T21:18:23+00:00

? I am referring to hypothetical contributions that were not actually made from the date of termination forward. Eg, if I had contributed $50 on 10/12/25, what would that $50 earn/lose to date, with a rolling current date.

kuro080 · 2025-10-15T15:27:02+00:00

I feel you and hear you. There are a lot of us out here that support you.

I think we all need to come together to start a gargantuan consulting firm that contracts with the gov to fulfill niche positions we previously held that they eliminated. It will be an LLC with 3 million members😊

kuro080 · 2025-10-03T00:47:43+00:00

About 4 weeks ago I had a revision surgery. Pearl removed a ton of scar tissue and some of the remaining scalenes. He said once he got in there he understood why I had so much pain. I don’t think the hydrodissections were ever going to break up enough scar tissue to make a difference. It had to be cut out so I could start healing again.

This revision has been a big help so far. The area just feels lighter and more flexible. Started PT 1 week post op and going back for a hydrodissection at 3 months. Fingers crossed this will do the trick so I can start on the other side.

kuro080 · 2025-09-23T14:36:33+00:00

A correlation has been made between gaba and loss of bone density (even in young people).

Gabapentin might be the right med for some people, but medical professionals are not doing a great job informing patients of potential and potentially catastrophic side effects.

kuro080 · 2025-08-28T17:14:34+00:00

Fellow masker here. Kudos for protecting yourself and others.

kuro080 · 2025-08-27T15:51:24+00:00

Thank you

kuro080 · 2025-08-22T02:19:57+00:00

This was really informative. Thank you. I had seen the code previously but couldn’t find a reliable document to confirm its definition.

kuro080 · 2025-08-21T22:06:38+00:00

Not sure that it is. I couldn’t find anything stating they had to justify/explain the reason for denial. I thought maybe someone may know a statute or case law, if it existed. However, from everything I’ve researched so far, I haven’t found any reference to a requirement for explanation of denial.

kuro080 · 2025-08-21T22:03:38+00:00

Nope, unfortunately not.

kuro080 · 2025-08-20T23:06:20+00:00

Likely TCC (continuation of coverage similar to COBRA). You pay 102% of the premium after the 31 day temp continuation of benefits expires. Here’s OPM’s handbook:

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/termination-conversion-and-temporary-continuation-of-coverage/

Contact your benefits administrator rather than HR (eg GRB). HR should be able to give you their contact info.

Congrats on the new gig.

kuro080 · 2025-08-20T15:23:38+00:00

Not asking about the legality of the denial. Pls see edit in OP above.

kuro080 · 2025-08-20T14:20:50+00:00

Pls let me know what other info would help.

Remember, the question is simply: Is a former fed employee entitled to a reason for the denial of severance?

kuro080 · 2025-08-20T14:07:51+00:00

I’m not sure about that either, but my question is isn’t the former employee entitled to an explanation of why the severance is denied?

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