If you can’t perform your job because of a permanent illness or injury, you may be eligible to retire on disability through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Virginia Retirement System lawyer Corey Pollard helps individuals who are no longer able to work because of a physical or mental disability get VRS disability benefits.

If you are a Virginia Retirement System member who has worked for years, but is no longer able to because of an injury or chronic illness, you deserve to receive disability payments under the Virginia Retirement System. For many of you, unfortunately, obtaining VRS disability benefits will require a long fight. Virginia Retirement System attorney Corey Pollard is here to help. Call 804-251-1620 or 757-810-5614 to schedule a free consultation with VRS lawyer Corey Pollard today.

Am I Eligible for VRS Disability Benefits?

You are eligible for disability retirement through the Virginia Retirement System if you have a long-lasting medical condition that prevents you from doing your job and you are a:

State employee hired prior to January 1, 1999 who did not chose to transfer to the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP); or,
An employee of a school division or VRS-participating political subdivision employee in VRS Plan 1 or VRS Plan 2.

How Does the VRS Define Disability?

The Virginia Retirement System considers a disability to be:

The result of an injury, illness, or cognitive condition. A cognitive condition is a disability if it leads to a loss or deterioration in intellectual capabilities.
Work-related or non-work related. A work-related disability is an occupational disease or injury that is covered under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act.
A chronic condition that worsens to the point that you are unable to continue performing your job duties.

Those of you who were disabled before taking a covered position must experience significant worsening in your condition to be considered for disability retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.

When Can I Apply for Disability Retirement through the VRS?

VRS disability retirement provides no minimum age or service requirements. You can apply from the first day of your employment through 90 days after your last day of employment. Other time limitations may apply depending on your circumstances.

Should I Pursue Disability Retirement through the VRS?

Financially, it may be to your advantage to retire under service retirement instead of disability retirement if you are eligible for service retirement under Plan 1 or Plan 2. Before you apply for disability retirement, contact your human resource office and ask for a comparison of your disability retirement estimate with your service retirement estimate to see which option is better for you. An experienced VRS attorney can help you figure out your best option.

Contact Virginia Retirement System Lawyer Corey Pollard Today

You are just a phone call or e-mail away from scheduling your free consultation with VRS lawyer Corey Pollard today. Mr. Pollard, author of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Guide, can help you win your disability retirement claim through the Virginia Retirement System. We represent disabled adults in VRS claims in Richmond, Fairfax, Arlington, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

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Corey Pollard

Managing Partner at Corey Pollard Law

Corey Pollard is a top-rated personal injury attorney focused on recovering monetary damages for injured workers and accident victims. He has secured over $30 million for clients and published over 1,000 articles on workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and negligence law.

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