You can immediately write to your CE and explain exactly why there is “no chance” you will find a job.
Receipt of federal disability benefits does not always mean the beneficiary is unable to work. If you can work and want to work, get your doctor's blessing and WORK!
A retired federal employee may apply for work again with the federal government and become a “re-employed annuitant”, may secure employment in the private sector, or may become self-employed.
Re-employment is a new beginning. For some it can be frightening, a reintroduction to feelings last encountered long ago and gladly forgotten. A job hunt can be intimidating, especially if you have worked in one job for most of your adult life. It can also be a time of reinvention, renewed vigor, self-discovery, triumph, and sweet surprise.
Your OPM benefit will not be reduced unless you earn a a large sum of money (80% of your date of retirement pay). While it is true that OWCP will reduce your benefit by each dollar earned, a better way to see this is that OWCP makes up any difference in pay between your date of injury federal job and any subsequent income. You will receive a ‘make-up check’ from OWCP as long as work-related disability continues.