SF 3112 CSRS/FERS Documentation in Support of Disability Retirem

Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Documentation in Support of
Disability Retirement Application
This package contains the forms applicants for disability retirement from civilian Federal service need to complete.
You should have received with this package a pamphlet entitled: Information About Disability Retirement. If you did
not receive the information pamphlet, ask your agency to give you one. This package contains the following forms:
Standard Form 3112A, Applicant's Statement of Disability, Standard Form 3112B, Supervisor's Statement, Standard
Form 3112C, Physician's Statement, Standard Form 3112D, Agency Certification of Reassignment and
Accommodation Efforts, and Standard Form 3112E, Disability Retirement Application Checklist.
You should keep one copy each of the completed forms for your own records. Your agency will send the originals of
each form to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). You must obtain the evidence that will enable OPM to
decide that your disease or injury is so severe that you can no longer perform useful or efficient service, or that you
have a medical condition that requires restrictions from critical duties of your job.
You can help speed the processing of your application. Make sure all the information requested on the forms is
provided. Put a copy of your position description with the forms you give your doctor(s). See that the information you
submit contains diagnosis, prognosis, and a treatment plan dated no more than 60 days before the date your
application is filed. Although we accept all medical evidence about your disease or injury, current evidence provides
the best support of your application.
If you are applying for disability retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or the
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) with offset service, you must document that you have applied for Social
Security disability benefits. The application receipt or award notice that you receive when you apply for Social
Security benefits should be attached to your application. Your application cannot be completely processed without
this information. Important: If Social Security awards you benefits, your payments from OPM must be reduced
starting on the date the Social Security award started. Since this may result in an overpayment of OPM benefits, you
should not spend any of the money from Social Security until your annuity from OPM has been reduced and OPM
has billed you for any overpayment. OPM is required by law to collect any annuity overpayment. If any or all of the
overpayment cannot be repaid, OPM may have to start debt collection procedures.
If you are not separated from Federal Service, return all the completed forms and associated documents to your
agency's personnel office. Your personnel office will assemble your disability retirement application package and
send it to OPM. Please follow up with your agency to be sure they send your application to OPM.
If you have been separated from Federal service for more than 31 days, you need to give each form to the
appropriate individual and ask that the completed forms be returned to you so you can assemble your disability
retirement application package yourself and send it to OPM at:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Retirement Operations Center
P.O. Box 45
Boyers, PA 16017-0045
OPM must receive your application not more than one year after the date you separated from your position. If you are
unable to get all the information requested, do not delay submitting your Standard Form 3112A to OPM. See the
accompanying pamphlet for an explanation of exceptions.

Standard Form 3112
Revised February 2018
Previous edition is usable

Applicant's Statement of Disability
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System or
the Federal Employees Retirement System
A copy of this completed form must accompany the Supervisor's Statement you give
your supervisor(s).
2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Federal Employees
Retirement System

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3. Social security number

1.

Name (last, first, middle)

4.

Fully describe your disease(s) or injury(ies.) We consider only the diseases and/or injuries you discuss in this application.

5.

Describe how your disease(s) or injury(ies) interferes with performance of your duties, your attendance, or your conduct.

6.

Describe any other restrictions of your activities imposed by your disease or injury.

7a.

What accommodations have you requested from your agency?

7b.

Has your agency been able to grant your request? (Attach an explanation or any documentation that you have regarding accommodation.)

7c.

Yes
What is your current status with your agency?
In pay status; and working without accommodation.
In pay status; and working with accommodation.

No
In leave without pay status.*
Separated from service*

*If you are currently in a leave without pay status or separated from service, what job(s), if any, have you performed since going into this status?
Please explain the physical and/or mental requirements for this (those) job(s).

8.

Give the approximate date you became disabled for your
position (mm/yyyy).

11.

Notice for FERS and CSRS Offset Applicants ONLY

9. Have you been
hospitalized for your
disease or injury as
described in item 4?

Yes

10. Give date of most recent hospitalization.
From (mm/yyyy)
To (mm/yyyy)

No

Application for disability retirement under FERS or CSRS Offset requires an application for Social Security Disability Benefits. Final
processing at OPM cannot be completed without a copy of your Social Security application receipt or award notice.
11a. Have you applied for disability benefits from the Social Security
11b. Is the application receipt or award notice attached?
Administration?

Yes

No

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Yes

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No

Standard Form 3112A
Revised February 2018
Previous edition is usable

12. List physician(s), (name(s), address(es), and dates of treatment) from whom you plan to request Physician's Statements (SF 3112C). Attach an
additional sheet if you wish to list more physicians.
Name

13.
Applicant's Consent and Certification

Address

Date of Treatments

I certify that all statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I give my permission for the release of information about my service and
medical condition(s) (i.e., disease or injury) to authorized agency and OPM officials.
I have read and understand all of the information provided in the instructions to
this application.

WARNING: Any intentionally false statement in Signature (Do not print)
this application or willful misrepresentation
relative thereto is a violation of the law punishable
by a fine of not more than $10,000 or Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both.
(18 U.S.C. 1001)

Daytime telephone number

(

)

Email address

Privacy Act Statement
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why OPM is requesting the information on this form.
Authority: OPM is authorized to collect the information requested on this form by 5 U.S.C. § 8337 (Civil Service Retirement) and 5 U.S.C. chapter 84,
subchapter V (Federal Employees' Retirement). OPM is authorized to collect your Social Security number by Executive Order 9397 (November 22, 1943),
as amended by Executive Order 13478 (November 18, 2008). Purpose: OPM is requesting this information primarily to identify records about you that are
relevant to your retirement, to obtain additional information if necessary, to determine whether to approve your application and the amount of your benefit,
and to maintain a retirement file that is uniquely identifiable to you. Routine Uses: The information requested on this form may be shared as a "routine
use" to other Federal agencies and third-parties when it is necessary to process your application. For example, OPM may share your information with other
Federal, state, or local agencies and organizations in order to determine benefits under their programs, to obtain information necessary for a determination
of your disability retirement benefits, or to report income for tax purposes. OPM may also share your information with law enforcement agencies if it
becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal law. A complete list of the routine uses can be found in the OPM/CENTRAL 1 Civil
Service Retirement and Insurance Records system of records notice, available at www.opm.gov/privacy. Consequences of Failure to Provide
Information: Providing this information to OPM is voluntary. However, failure to provide this information may delay or prevent OPM from being able to
process and take action on your retirement application.

Public Burden Statement

We estimate this form takes an average 30 minutes per response to complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, getting the
needed data, and reviewing the completed form. Send comments regarding our estimate or any other aspect of this form, including
suggestions for reducing completion time, to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services Publications Team
(3206-0228), Washington, D.C. 20415-0001. The OMB number, 3206-0228, is currently valid. OPM may not collect this information,
and you are not required to respond, unless this number is displayed.

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Reverse of Standard Form 3112A
Revised February 2018

Supervisor's Statement
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System
This form should be completed by the immediate supervisor
or someone who is in a position to observe the applicant on a regular basis.

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Instructions
z "Unsatisfactory conduct" means conduct for which an

All sections of this form must be completed properly.
Failure to do so will delay the processing of the disability
application at OPM.

employee may be removed or disciplined for cause under
adverse action procedures. (For example, discourteous
conduct to the public, behavior which poses a threat to the
life, health, safety, or well-being of co-workers, subordinates,
or the public.)

The employee identified in Section A has indicated that he or
she intends to apply for disability retirement. The applicant's
signature on the "Applicant's Statement" authorizes his or her
immediate supervisor (or a supervisor who was and is in a
position to observe the applicant on a regular basis) to provide
the information and documentation requested. The immediate
supervisor is asked to provide information about the applicant's
job, performance, attendance, and conduct.

z "Accommodation" means an adjustment made to a job and/or

work environment that enables a qualified handicapped person
to perform the duties of that position. Reasonable accommodation may include modifying the worksite, adjusting the
work schedule, restructuring the job, acquiring or modifying
equipment or devices, providing interpreters, readers or
personal assistants, and reassigning or retraining employees.

If you need more space in any section, attach a separate sheet
and indicate that an attachment is provided.

z "5 CFR 531.409(d)" is the regulation that provides for a

The following definitions apply to the terms used in the
Supervisor's Statement.

waiver of the requirements for determination of an employee's
level of competence in certain cases when the employee was
in duty status for less than 60 days during the 52 calendar
weeks before a within-grade increase would be due.

z "Less than fully successful performance" means performance

of an employee which fails to meet established performance
standards in one or more critical elements of the employee's
position or the equivalent level for a position not under CFR
430.
z

z

After completing and certifying this form and attaching the
appropriate documentation, you should return the original to the
employee or to your personnel office according to instructions
and practices in your agency. In either case, a copy must be given
to the employee. Please do not send the form directly to OPM
unless OPM specifically requested you to do so.

"Critical element" means a component of an employee's job
that is of sufficient importance that performing below the
minimum standard established by management requires
remedial action, such as denial of within-grade increase, and
may be the basis for reducing the grade level or removing the
employee.

If necessary, you may be contacted by OPM for additional
information or clarification.

"Unacceptable attendance" means absence from work which
is too frequent, unpredictable, or lengthy to allow the job to be
done.

Section A - Applicant Identification
1. Name (last, first, middle)

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

Section B - Information About Employee's Performance
(See instructions above)
1. Title of position of record. (Attach a copy of position description and current performance standards.
If available, attach a copy of the latest performance appraisal.)

2. Date of entry into position
(mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Is performance less than fully successful in any critical element of position?
Yes, complete items 4 - 6 of this section.
No, go to Section C.
4. Show the approximate date (mm/yyyy) 5. After the date in item 4, has the employee received a within-grade step
that unacceptable performance or the
increase or an award based on performance of a critical element?
inability to do the job began.
Period the increase or award covered.
From (mm/yyyy)
To (mm/yyyy)
Yes
No
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5a. Was within-grade
increase granted under 5
CFR 531.409 (d)? (see
instructions)
Yes

No
Standard Form 3112B
Revised February 2018
Previous edition is usable

6. Identify any critical element(s) of the position which employee does not perform successfully or at all. Explain the deficiencies you observed.
Attach supporting documentation such as notice to the employee that performance is less than fully successful or physician's recommendation
regarding medical restrictions.

Section C - Information About Employee's Attendance
1. Has employee stopped coming to work?
No
Yes, how long is absence expected to continue (if known)?
2. Is employee's attendance unacceptable for continuing in current position?
No
Yes, attendance stopped or became unacceptable on (mm/yyyy):
3. Explain the impact of employee's absence on your work operations.

4. How many hours of leave has employee used for apparent medical reasons since date in item
C2? (Attach copies of medical information on which you based your decision to approve
leave, leave records, records of contact with or notices to employee. Include as much
information as possible about specific reasons for leave use.)

Annual

Sick

LWOP

Enter Leave
Hours Used

Section D - Information About Employee's Conduct
1. Is employee's conduct unsatisfactory?
Yes, conduct became unsatisfactory on (mm/yyyy):
No, go to Section E.
3. Describe how conduct is unsatisfactory (attach supporting documentation, such as notice to employee of proposed adverse action).

Section E - Accommodation and Reassignment
(Consult with agency Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped)
1. What efforts have been made to accommodate the employee in current position?

2. Has employee been reassigned to a new permanent position? (If yes, to what position and when?)

3. Has employee been reassigned to "light duty"
or a temporary position?

No, go to Section F.
No
Yes, to
on (mm/yyyy):
4. Describe the reason for temporary nature of assignment and length of time the employee is expected to occupy the position.

Yes

Section F - Supervisor's Certification
1. How long have you supervised the employee?

2d. Supervisor's office mailing address

2. I certify that all statements made on this Supervisor's
Statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
2a. Supervisor's signature
2c. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

2e. Supervisor's daytime telephone number (including area code)

2b. Supervisor's name (type or print legibly)

2f. Email address

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Reverse of Standard Form 3112B
Revised February 2018

Supervisor's Statement
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System
This form should be completed by the immediate supervisor
or someone who is in a position to observe the applicant on a regular basis.

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Instructions
z "Unsatisfactory conduct" means conduct for which an

All sections of this form must be completed properly.
Failure to do so will delay the processing of the disability
application at OPM.

employee may be removed or disciplined for cause under
adverse action procedures. (For example, discourteous
conduct to the public, behavior which poses a threat to the
life, health, safety, or well-being of co-workers, subordinates,
or the public.)

The employee identified in Section A has indicated that he or
she intends to apply for disability retirement. The applicant's
signature on the "Applicant's Statement" authorizes his or her
immediate supervisor (or a supervisor who was and is in a
position to observe the applicant on a regular basis) to provide
the information and documentation requested. The immediate
supervisor is asked to provide information about the applicant's
job, performance, attendance, and conduct.

z "Accommodation" means an adjustment made to a job and/or

work environment that enables a qualified handicapped person
to perform the duties of that position. Reasonable accommodation may include modifying the worksite, adjusting the
work schedule, restructuring the job, acquiring or modifying
equipment or devices, providing interpreters, readers or
personal assistants, and reassigning or retraining employees.

If you need more space in any section, attach a separate sheet
and indicate that an attachment is provided.

z "5 CFR 531.409(d)" is the regulation that provides for a

The following definitions apply to the terms used in the
Supervisor's Statement.

waiver of the requirements for determination of an employee's
level of competence in certain cases when the employee was
in duty status for less than 60 days during the 52 calendar
weeks before a within-grade increase would be due.

z "Less than fully successful performance" means performance

of an employee which fails to meet established performance
standards in one or more critical elements of the employee's
position or the equivalent level for a position not under CFR
430.
z

z

After completing and certifying this form and attaching the
appropriate documentation, you should return the original to the
employee or to your personnel office according to instructions
and practices in your agency. In either case, a copy must be given
to the employee. Please do not send the form directly to OPM
unless OPM specifically requested you to do so.

"Critical element" means a component of an employee's job
that is of sufficient importance that performing below the
minimum standard established by management requires
remedial action, such as denial of within-grade increase, and
may be the basis for reducing the grade level or removing the
employee.

If necessary, you may be contacted by OPM for additional
information or clarification.

"Unacceptable attendance" means absence from work which
is too frequent, unpredictable, or lengthy to allow the job to be
done.

Section A - Applicant Identification
1. Name (last, first, middle)

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

Section B - Information About Employee's Performance
(See instructions above)
1. Title of position of record. (Attach a copy of position description and current performance standards.
If available, attach a copy of the latest performance appraisal.)

2. Date of entry into position
(mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Is performance less than fully successful in any critical element of position?
Yes, complete items 4 - 6 of this section.
No, go to Section C.
4. Show the approximate date (mm/yyyy) 5. After the date in item 4, has the employee received a within-grade step
that unacceptable performance or the
increase or an award based on performance of a critical element?
inability to do the job began.
Period the increase or award covered.
From (mm/yyyy)
To (mm/yyyy)
Yes
No
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Duplicate - Employee's Copy

5a. Was within-grade
increase granted under 5
CFR 531.409 (d)? (see
instructions)
Yes

No
Standard Form 3112B
Revised February 2018
Previous edition is usable

6. Identify any critical element(s) of the position which employee does not perform successfully or at all. Explain the deficiencies you observed.
Attach supporting documentation such as notice to the employee that performance is less than fully successful or physician's recommendation
regarding medical restrictions.

Section C - Information About Employee's Attendance
1. Has employee stopped coming to work?
No
Yes, how long is absence expected to continue (if known)?
2. Is employee's attendance unacceptable for continuing in current position?
No
Yes, attendance stopped or became unacceptable on (mm/yyyy):
3. Explain the impact of employee's absence on your work operations.

4. How many hours of leave has employee used for apparent medical reasons since date in item
C2? (Attach copies of medical information on which you based your decision to approve
leave, leave records, records of contact with or notices to employee. Include as much
information as possible about specific reasons for leave use.)

Annual

Sick

LWOP

Enter Leave
Hours Used

Section D - Information About Employee's Conduct
1. Is employee's conduct unsatisfactory?
Yes, conduct became unsatisfactory on (mm/yyyy):
No, go to Section E.
3. Describe how conduct is unsatisfactory (attach supporting documentation, such as notice to employee of proposed adverse action).

Section E - Accommodation and Reassignment
(Consult with agency Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped)
1. What efforts have been made to accommodate the employee in current position?

2. Has employee been reassigned to a new permanent position? (If yes, to what position and when?)

3. Has employee been reassigned to "light duty"
or a temporary position?

No, go to Section F.
No
Yes, to
on (mm/yyyy):
4. Describe the reason for temporary nature of assignment and length of time the employee is expected to occupy the position.

Yes

Section F - Supervisor's Certification
1. How long have you supervised the employee?

2d. Supervisor's office mailing address

2. I certify that all statements made on this Supervisor's
Statement are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
2a. Supervisor's signature
2c. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

2e. Supervisor's daytime telephone number (including area code)

2b. Supervisor's name (type or print legibly)

2f. Email address

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Reverse of Standard Form 3112B
Revised February 2018

Physician's Statement
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Applicant must attach a copy of the most current position description
Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Section A - Identifying Information and Consent
(to be completed by applicant)
1. Applicant's name (last, first, middle)

If you are currently employed by your agency or
separated for less than 30 days, enter exact name
and address including the name of the person or
office in your employing agency
where this information should be mailed.

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

4. Enter exact name and address (including ZIP Code).

If you have been separated from your
employing agency for 31 days or more
provide your current home address.

Applicant's Consent to Release
Medical Information

5. I authorize the release to the Office of Personnel Management and my employing agency of any
and all information or records connected with my disability retirement application.
Signature (do not print)
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Privacy Act Statement
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why OPM is requesting the information on this form. Authority: OPM is
authorized to collect the information requested on this form by 5 U.S.C. § 8337 (Civil Service Retirement) and 5 U.S.C. chapter 84, subchapter V (Federal
Employees' Retirement). OPM is authorized to collect your Social Security number by Executive Order 9397 (November 22, 1943), as amended by Executive Order
13478 (November 18, 2008). Purpose: OPM is requesting this information primarily to identify records about you that are relevant to your retirement, to obtain
additional information if necessary, to determine whether to approve your application and the amount of your benefit, and to maintain a retirement file that is
uniquely identifiable to you. Routine Uses: The information requested on this form may be shared as a "routine use" to other Federal agencies and third-parties
when it is necessary to process your application. For example, OPM may share your information with other Federal, state, or local agencies and organizations in
order to determine benefits under their programs, to obtain information necessary for a determination of your disability retirement benefits, or to report income for
tax purposes. OPM may also share your information with law enforcement agencies if it becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal law.
A complete list of the routine uses can be found in the OPM/CENTRAL 1 Civil Service Retirement and Insurance Records system of records notice, available at
www.opm.gov/privacy. Consequences of Failure to Provide Information: Providing this information to OPM is voluntary. However, failure to provide this
information may delay or prevent OPM from being able to process and take action on your retirement application.

Public Burden Statement
We estimate this form takes an average 30 minutes per response to complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, getting the needed data,
and reviewing the completed form. Send comments regarding our estimate or any other aspect of this form, including suggestions for reducing
completion time, to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services Publications Team (3206-0228), Washington, D.C.
20415-0001. The OMB number, 3206-0228, is currently valid. OPM may not collect this information, and you are not required to respond, unless
this number is displayed.

Section B - Medical Documentation (to be completed by physician)

Instructions
The individual identified above is requesting medical documentation that will be evaluated, along with non-medical documentation,
in connection with his or her application for disability retirement from Federal Government service. Please include all objective
findings and reports concerning the individual's condition. This documentation may also be used in determining his or her eligibility
for reassignment to a position that he or she is medically able to perform. A copy of his or her position description is attached for
your information.
z Please provide the medical documentation requested under "Medical Documentation Requirements" on your letterhead

stationery. It is important that you respond to every item listed. Enter the item number of the information requested and
provide your response. If an item is not applicable to the applicant's medical condition, enter "Not Applicable." Include in
your statement the identifying information in Section A, items 1 through 3, above. Your failure to provide complete information will delay the processing of your patient's disability retirement application.
z Enclose your report and any attachments in a sealed envelope marked "Medical Disability - Privileged - Private." Please make

sure copies of all medical reports referenced in your statement are included. Send the envelope to the address shown in item 4
above. You may, if you wish, give it directly to the applicant for delivery to the appropriate office.
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Standard Form 3112C
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Previous edition is usable

Instructions (continued)
z Please complete this statement within 2 weeks. Be sure to sign the report. Include your address and telephone number.
z The applicant is responsible for any costs incurred in connection with providing this documentation.

Medical Documentation Requirements
You must provide the following information:

disorders, provide the results of mental status examinations,
personality tests, test of cognitive function, educational
evaluation, neuropsychiatric tests, etc.

1. A comprehensive history of this patient's medical condition(s). This must include detailed information regarding
the symptoms and history, past and current physical
findings, results of laboratory studies and therapy of this
condition(s). The medical documentation must contain
specific information to show why this patient is not able to
perform his or her duties. The medical documentation
should not be conclusory. Provide a discussion of patient
compliance with therapy, response to therapy, and plans for
future therapy. Also, provide copies of pertinent hospitalization summaries and operative reports.

4. An assessment of the degree to which the medical condition(s) has or has not become static and an estimate of
the expected date of full or partial recovery or remission.

2. Copies of reports of all applicable diagnostic laboratory
tests (e.g. hematologic, chemistry, electrophysiologic,
radiologic, nuclear medicine, etc.) In the case of psychiatric

5. If restrictions have been placed on this patient's activities,
please state what they are, why they have been imposed,
and how long you expect these to be in effect.

3. Diagnosis of patient's condition(s). Preferably each
diagnosis should be found in the current publication
"International Classification of Disease". In the case
of psychiatric disorders, diagnostic titles and codes
from the DSM III(R) should be used.

General Information
Disability retirement determinations are made in accordance
with Federal retirement regulations. A person is entitled to
disability retirement benefits only when the information
submitted with the application shows that an employee is
unable to perform useful and efficient service because of
disease or injury (1) in the employee's current position or (2)
within a vacant position, in the same agency and commuting

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area at the same grade or pay level and tenure, for which the
employee is qualified for reassignment. Useful and efficient
service means fully successful performance of the critical or
essential elements of the position (or the ability to perform at
that level) and satisfactory conduct and attendance.

Reverse of Standard Form 3112C
Revised February 2018

Physician's Statement
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Applicant must attach a copy of the most current position description
Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Section A - Identifying Information and Consent
(to be completed by applicant)
1. Applicant's name (last, first, middle)

If you are currently employed by your agency or
separated for less than 30 days, enter exact name
and address including the name of the person or
office in your employing agency
where this information should be mailed.

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

4. Enter exact name and address (including ZIP Code).

If you have been separated from your
employing agency for 31 days or more
provide your current home address.

Applicant's Consent to Release
Medical Information

5. I authorize the release to the Office of Personnel Management and my employing agency of any
and all information or records connected with my disability retirement application.
Signature (do not print)
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Privacy Act Statement
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of why OPM is requesting the information on this form. Authority: OPM is
authorized to collect the information requested on this form by 5 U.S.C. § 8337 (Civil Service Retirement) and 5 U.S.C. chapter 84, subchapter V (Federal Employees'
Retirement). OPM is authorized to collect your Social Security number by Executive Order 9397 (November 22, 1943), as amended by Executive Order 13478
(November 18, 2008). Purpose: OPM is requesting this information primarily to identify records about you that are relevant to your retirement, to obtain additional
information if necessary, to determine whether to approve your application and the amount of your benefit, and to maintain a retirement file that is uniquely
identifiable to you. Routine Uses: The information requested on this form may be shared as a "routine use" to other Federal agencies and third-parties when it is
necessary to process your application. For example, OPM may share your information with other Federal, state, or local agencies and organizations in order to
determine benefits under their programs, to obtain information necessary for a determination of your disability retirement benefits, or to report income for tax
purposes. OPM may also share your information with law enforcement agencies if it becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal law. A
complete list of the routine uses can be found in the OPM/CENTRAL 1 Civil Service Retirement and Insurance Records system of records notice, available at
www.opm.gov/privacy. Consequences of Failure to Provide Information: Providing this information to OPM is voluntary. However, failure to provide this
information may delay or prevent OPM from being able to process and take action on your retirement application.

Public Burden Statement
We estimate this form takes an average 60 minutes per response to complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, getting the needed data,
and reviewing the completed form. Send comments regarding our estimate or any other aspect of this form, including suggestions for reducing
completion time, to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services Publications Team (3206-0228), Washington, DC
20415-0001. The OMB number, 3206-0228, is currently valid. OPM may not collect this information, and you are not required to respond, unless
this number is displayed.

Section B - Medical Documentation (to be completed by physician)

Instructions
The individual identified above is requesting medical documentation that will be evaluated, along with non-medical documentation,
in connection with his or her application for disability retirement from Federal Government service. Please include all objective
findings and reports concerning the individual's condition. This documentation may also be used in determining his or her eligibility
for reassignment to a position that he or she is medically able to perform. A copy of his or her position description is attached for
your information.
z Please provide the medical documentation requested under "Medical Documentation Requirements" on your letterhead

stationery. It is important that you respond to every item listed. Enter the item number of the information requested and
provide your response. If an item is not applicable to the applicant's medical condition, enter "Not Applicable." Include in
your statement the identifying information in Section A, items 1 through 3, above. Your failure to provide complete information will delay the processing of your patient's disability retirement application.
z Enclose your report and any attachments in a sealed envelope marked "Medical Disability - Privileged - Private." Please make

sure copies of all medical reports referenced in your statement are included. Send the envelope to the address shown in item 4
above. You may, if you wish, give it directly to the applicant for delivery to the appropriate office.
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Instructions (continued)
z Please complete this statement within 2 weeks. Be sure to sign the report. Include your address and telephone number.
z The applicant is responsible for any costs incurred in connection with providing this documentation.

Medical Documentation Requirements
You must provide the following information:

disorders, provide the results of mental status examinations,
personality tests, test of cognitive function, educational
evaluation, neuropsychiatric tests, etc.

1. A comprehensive history of this patient's medical condition(s). This must include detailed information regarding
the symptoms and history, past and current physical
findings, results of laboratory studies and therapy of this
condition(s). The medical documentation must contain
specific information to show why this patient is not able to
perform his or her duties. The medical documentation
should not be conclusory. Provide a discussion of patient
compliance with therapy, response to therapy, and plans for
future therapy. Also, provide copies of pertinent hospitalization summaries and operative reports.

4. An assessment of the degree to which the medical condition(s) has or has not become static and an estimate of
the expected date of full or partial recovery or remission.

2. Copies of reports of all applicable diagnostic laboratory
tests (e.g. hematologic, chemistry, electrophysiologic,
radiologic, nuclear medicine, etc.) In the case of psychiatric

5. If restrictions have been placed on this patient's activities,
please state what they are, why they have been imposed,
and how long you expect these to be in effect.

3. Diagnosis of patient's condition(s). Preferably each
diagnosis should be found in the current publication
"International Classification of Disease". In the case
of psychiatric disorders, diagnostic titles and codes
from the DSM III(R) should be used.

General Information
Disability retirement determinations are made in accordance
with Federal retirement regulations. A person is entitled to
disability retirement benefits only when the information
submitted with the application shows that an employee is
unable to perform useful and efficient service because of
disease or injury (1) in the employee's current position or (2)
within a vacant position, in the same agency and commuting

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area at the same grade or pay level and tenure, for which the
employee is qualified for reassignment. Useful and efficient
service means fully successful performance of the critical or
essential elements of the position (or the ability to perform at
that level) and satisfactory conduct and attendance.

Reverse of Standard Form 3112C
Revised February 2018

Agency Certification of Reassignment and Accommodation Efforts
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Instructions
The Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped should
review the Applicant's Statement, the Supervisor's Statement,
the Physician's Statement, and any other relevant documentation on file to determine if reasonable accommodation will
enable the employee to perform fully successful service in his
or her current position or whether a vacant position is available
in the agency, at the same grade or pay level in the same commuting area, for which the employee is qualified for reassignment. Take special note of the Supervisor's Statement and
resolve any discrepancies between the information on that form
and this form. Telephone numbers for the applicant, the supervisor, and the physician may be found on their respective
statements, should it be necessary to contact them for further
information.
If the employee is eligible to retire voluntarily, the employee
should be advised of that fact. In general there is no difference
in the payment to a disabled annuitant and an optionally retired
annuitant, nor are there Federal tax advantages for a disability
retiree.
All items must be completed. In items 4, 5, and 6, if you check
a box that requires additional explanation, please provide the
explanation and/or attachment. This will enable us to process
the application without delay.

The documentation supporting your response to item 4 must
include an assessment of the functional and environmental
factors related to the employee's inability to perform at the fully
successful level, unless there are no medical restrictions.
Reassignment (item 5) - Guidance related to reassignment of
an applicant for disability retirement is published in OPM's
"CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll
Offices".
After completing and certifying this form, please attach the
appropriate documentation and return the original to the
employee or to your personnel office according to instructions
and practices in your agency. In either case, a copy must be
given to the employee. Please do not send the form directly to
OPM unless OPM specifically requested you to do so in this
case.
Your agency's obligation to continue to try to accomodate or
reassign the employee does not cease with the filing of this
certification. Your efforts should continue. If the accommodation or reassignment situation changes after the original
filing of the certification, you must notify OPM of the changes.
OPM may contact you for additional information or
clarification.

Accommodation (item 4) - Guidance for determining reasonable accommodations may be found in 29 CFR 1614.203(c).

To be completed by Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped or other authorized agency official.
See instructions at the top of this page
1. Name of applicant (last, first, middle)

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

4. Has reasonable effort for accomodation been made? (You must check one statement below.)
No, the medical evidence presented to the agency shows that accommodation is not possible due to severity of medical condition and the
physical requirements of the position. (Attach copies of all medical evidence supporting the statement and explain why conditions prohibit
accommodation. Also, provide a detailed statement of the physical requirements of the position.) Employees should be counseled concerning
the following: The fact that your agency has determined accommodation to be unavailable due to status of a medical condition or due to
restriction imposed by a physician does not guarantee that OPM will reach the same decisions about the approval of a disability retirement
application.
No, the employee's condition does not appear to require accommodation. Medical information presented to agency does not document a
disabling medical condition.
Yes, describe below accommodation efforts made, attach supporting documentation and provide narrative analysis of any unsuccessful
accommodation efforts.

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Standard Form 3112D
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5. Results of agency reassignment efforts (You must check one statement below.)
Reassignment is not necessary because employee's performance is fully successful and there are no medical restrictions which keep the
employee from performing critical duties or from attending work altogether.
Reassignment is not possible. There are no vacant positions at this agency, at the same grade or pay level and tenure within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications standards.
The employee declined reassignment to a vacant position(s) in this agency at the same grade or pay level and tenure, within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications. (Attach a copy of any reassignment offers.)
The agency did not reassign the employee to the vacant position(s) in this agency, at the same grade or pay level and tenure within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications. The position(s) identified and reason(s) for non-assignment are shown
below.
Position Title

Reason for Non-Reassignment or Non-Selection*

* If the employee's medical condition precludes reassignment to the position, attach documentation. If the reason for non-selection is intended
removal, attach a copy of the removal notice to the employee.
6.

Is the employee currently occupying a temporary position?
No, the employee is occupying a permanent position.
Not applicable, the employee is no longer an employee of the agency.
Yes, state below the nature of these duties, the reason for the temporary status, and length of time the agency expects the employee to occupy
this position.

Certification by Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped or other authorized agency official.
7.

I certify that this statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

7a. Signature of responsible agency official

7b. Title of responsible agency official

7d. Name of responsible agency official (type or print legibly)

7e. Telephone number (including area code)

7c. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

7f. Email address

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Reverse of Standard Form 3112D
Revised February 2018

Agency Certification of Reassignment and Accommodation Efforts
Civil Service
Retirement System

In Connection With Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Form Approved:
OMB No. 3206-0228

Instructions
The Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped should
review the Applicant's Statement, the Supervisor's Statement,
the Physician's Statement, and any other relevant documentation on file to determine if reasonable accommodation will
enable the employee to perform fully successful service in his
or her current position or whether a vacant position is available
in the agency, at the same grade or pay level in the same commuting area, for which the employee is qualified for reassignment. Take special note of the Supervisor's Statement and
resolve any discrepancies between the information on that form
and this form. Telephone numbers for the applicant, the supervisor, and the physician may be found on their respective
statements, should it be necessary to contact them for further
information.
If the employee is eligible to retire voluntarily, the employee
should be advised of that fact. In general there is no difference
in the payment to a disabled annuitant and an optionally retired
annuitant, nor are there Federal tax advantages for a disability
retiree.
All items must be completed. In items 4, 5, and 6, if you check
a box that requires additional explanation, please provide the
explanation and/or attachment. This will enable us to process
the application without delay.

The documentation supporting your response to item 4 must
include an assessment of the functional and environmental
factors related to the employee's inability to perform at the fully
successful level, unless there are no medical restrictions.
Reassignment (item 5) - Guidance related to reassignment of
an applicant for disability retirement is published in OPM's
"CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll
Offices".
After completing and certifying this form, please attach the
appropriate documentation and return the original to the
employee or to your personnel office according to instructions
and practices in your agency. In either case, a copy must be
given to the employee. Please do not send the form directly to
OPM unless OPM specifically requested you to do so in this
case.
Your agency's obligation to continue to try to accomodate or
reassign the employee does not cease with the filing of this
certification. Your efforts should continue. If the accommodation or reassignment situation changes after the original
filing of the certification, you must notify OPM of the changes.
OPM may contact you for additional information or
clarification.

Accommodation (item 4) - Guidance for determining reasonable accommodations may be found in 29 CFR 1614.203(c).

To be completed by Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped or other authorized agency official.
See instructions at the top of this page
1. Name of applicant (last, first, middle)

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

4. Has reasonable effort for accomodation been made? (You must check one statement below.)
No, the medical evidence presented to the agency shows that accommodation is not possible due to severity of medical condition and the
physical requirements of the position. (Attach copies of all medical evidence supporting the statement and explain why conditions prohibit
accommodation. Also, provide a detailed statement of the physical requirements of the position.) Employees should be counseled concerning
the following: The fact that your agency has determined accommodation to be unavailable due to status of a medical condition or due to
restriction imposed by a physician does not guarantee that OPM will reach the same decisions about the approval of a disability retirement
application.
No, the employee's condition does not appear to require accommodation. Medical information presented to agency does not document a
disabling medical condition.
Yes, describe below accommodation efforts made, attach supporting documentation and provide narrative analysis of any unsuccessful
accommodation efforts.

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5. Results of agency reassignment efforts (You must check one statement below.)
Reassignment is not necessary because employee's performance is fully successful and there are no medical restrictions which keep the
employee from performing critical duties or from attending work altogether.
Reassignment is not possible. There are no vacant positions at this agency, at the same grade or pay level and tenure within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications standards.
The employee declined reassignment to a vacant position(s) in this agency at the same grade or pay level and tenure, within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications. (Attach a copy of any reassignment offers.)
The agency did not reassign the employee to the vacant position(s) in this agency, at the same grade or pay level and tenure within the same
commuting area, for which the employee meets minimum qualifications. The position(s) identified and reason(s) for non-assignment are shown
below.
Position Title

Reason for Non-Reassignment or Non-Selection*

* If the employee's medical condition precludes reassignment to the position, attach documentation. If the reason for non-selection is intended
removal, attach a copy of the removal notice to the employee.
6.

Is the employee currently occupying a temporary position?
No, the employee is occupying a permanent position.
Not applicable, the employee is no longer an employee of the agency.
Yes, state below the nature of these duties, the reason for the temporary status, and length of time the agency expects the employee to occupy
this position.

Certification by Coordinator for Employment of the Handicapped or other authorized agency official.
7.

I certify that this statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

7a. Signature of responsible agency official

7b. Title of responsible agency official

7d. Name of responsible agency official (type or print legibly)

7e. Telephone number (including area code)

7c. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

7f. Email address

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Reverse of Standard Form 3112D
Revised February 2018

Disability Retirement Application Checklist

Civil Service
Retirement System

For Disability Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System
and the Federal Employees Retirement System
(to be completed by employing agency)

Federal Employees
Retirement System

Form Approved: OMB No. 3206-0228

1. Name of applicant (last, first, middle)

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social security number

4. Do available records show that the employee has at least 5 years of civilian service under the Civil Service Retirement System or at least 18 months
under the Federal Employees Retirement System?
Yes
No
5a. Show the date pay stopped or will stop. (mm/dd/yyyy)
5. Will employee remain in duty status?
Yes
No
6. Has employee ever received or made application for compensation
6b. Period compensation was received.
6a. Claim number
from the Department of Veterans' Affairs?
From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy)
Yes
7. FERS and CSRS

No
7a. Has the employee made application for disability benefits from
Offset Applicants
the Social Security Administration?
Yes
No
8. Are the following documents attached (Indicate by "X" for each).
a.
b.
c.

7b. Is the application receipt or award notice attached?
Yes
No
Not
Yes
No
Applicable

SF 2801 or SF 3107, Application for Immediate Retirement
SF 3112A, Applicant's Statement of Disability
SF 3112B, Supervisor's Statement
- Employee's Performance Standards
- Employee's Position Description
- Supporting documentation regarding employee's performance
- Supporting documentation regarding employee's leave use
- Supporting documentation regarding employee's conduct
SF 3112C, Physician's Statement (or equivalent)
SF 3112D, Agency Certification of Reassignment and Accommodation Efforts
- Supporting documentation of Agency's accommodation efforts
- Supporting documentation of employee's non-reassignment or non-selection
Agency report of Federal medical examination (if one was made)
Other:

d.
e.

f.
g.

9. Has the supervisor stated the employee's performance is less than fully successful in any critical element of the position in Section B, SF 3112B?
Yes,

(1) a copy of the employee's performance appraisal covering the employee's service prior to the date shown in Section B,
item 5, of the Supervisor's Statement, and
(2) a copy of the performance appraisal covering service after that date, if available.

No
10. If the employee is temporarily at an address other than the one given
on SF 2801 or SF 3107, Section A (such as hospital, nursing home,
or with a relative), enter that address, including ZIP Code.

11. If the employee is unable to act on his own behalf, give the name
and address of the person acting for him or her.

Agency Certification
12.

I certify that the information shown above accurately
reflects verified information in official records.

13. Full Agency name and address (including ZIP Code)

12a. Signature of Chief Personnel Officer or Designee
12b. Official title

14. List the full name and address of agency office and official to be
notified of OPM's determination (including telephone number and
area code).

12c. Email address

12d. Telephone number (incl. area code)

12e. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Check here if this address is the same as the address in item 13.

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Standard Form 3112E
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