Question:
What should I write on the form for VLTP? (Federal Employees)

I can remember answering this question once before for someone else on this website under "Other". I even remember EXACTLY what my response was. However, I did not realize that the federal form that I would have to complete on my job would place me in the precarious position of divulging my personal medical condition(s). This particular form is necessary so that I can continue to get paid. Once I have used all of my "leave" hours, I will be in a "non-pay" status. That means I don't get a paycheck. Other employees can "donate" a certain number of their leave time (personal hours/vacation hours to help. On Line #11 of this form, it states "Attach documentation from the physician (or expert showing the diagnosis, prognosis and duration of illness" Also Line #14 states "Description of medical emergency". Now for those of you who are federal employees~~I want to be sure that I don't write the wrong thing on OPM Form 630 (Application to Become a Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program) I don't want to get into any trouble or anything, but I don't want them to know EVERYTHING. I Everybody's business is nobody's business... Don't get me wrong, I'm not concerned about what people think of what I am doing, I just don't want a swarm of people barging into my office telling me how crazy I am and everything else. Also, who's to say that the folks in the Human Resources office won't gossip and spread the word? I know eventually, (post op), I will probably tell, but co-workers don't need to know. Should I call my surgeon's office? I'm at a loss for words now. I could use as many suggestions as possible. ALL that can help I would appreciate it. I have to complete the form by at least August 9th. You can e-mail me personally if you'd prefer at [email protected]. Thank you! ;o) ~~ Hadiyah~~~    — yourdivaness (posted on July 15, 2002)

July 15, 2002

   — Amber L.

July 15, 2002
Hadiyah - I am a federal employee and I am being posed with the same question. I have not yet decided what I am going to put however, I have seen statements that just say the person meets the requirements to participate in the VLTP. While this is very vague, it keeps your secret.
   — Lana B.

July 15, 2002
Hi. I have seen these Requests for Annual Leave Donations pass thru my desk alot. And I remember one recently that said "Susie wishes her medical condition remain anonymous..." Or something to that nature. Maybe you could do that. OR -- just say you are having major abdominal surgery.
   — Annie H.

June 18, 2003
Original Poster Here: I FINALLY had the surgery! I just want to say “Thank You” to ALL of you, for taking the time to respond to my question(s). Oftentimes, I’m so busy reading and responding to others, that I’m unable to get back to my own posts. I try to make time for others just as others have taken time for me both pre and post-operatively. You clicked on and shared your knowledge, when you could have simply moved on to the next question(s) from others. I appreciate you! LAP RNY 9/3/02 265/158/115-126... and currently on a plateau, but NOT forever!!! Luv, Prayers and {{{HUGS}}} Hadiyah McCutcheon, a.k.a.~~
   — yourdivaness