One guy retired 17 yrs ago. He is 62.
Wasn’t 62 17 years ago. He would have been 45. Sorry but I stand by my opinion. I have strong opinions on it. Have strong history on living in difficulties and still performing my job.
He could already be on Medicare and Social Security disability, if his disability warranted it. Once he turns 65, he'll automatically be rolled over into regular social security.
Under normal circumstances, if you're injured, sick, etc., and can't work full-duty, you can be put on desk duty for a certain period of time (so many weeks). It is usually only allowed for specific length of time, and after that time has elapsed, you either have to return to full-duty, or go back out until you can come back full-duty. Most civil service jobs require you to return to full-duty within a year of the date you went out. If you can't return to full-duty within that time, you are discharged due to disability. You have to specifically be cleared by a doctor that you are 100% fit for duty before you can return to full-duty.