---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 844.304"
title: "5"
number: "844.304"
heading: "Computation of disability annuity for those otherwise eligible to retire."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/844.304"
---

# §844.304. Computation of disability annuity for those otherwise eligible to retire.

- (a) An individual retiring under this part is not entitled to elect to receive an alternative form of annuity under [5 U.S.C. 8420a](/usc/5/8420a.md), even if the individual meets the requirements for retirement under another part and would be entitled to elect an alternative form of annuity in connection therewith.
- (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, an annuity payable under this part will be computed under [5 U.S.C. 8415](/usc/5/8415.md) if it commences or is reinstated under § [844.405 (b)](/cfr/5/844.405.md?p=b) or [(c)](/cfr/5/844.405.md?p=c) of this part on or after:
  - (1) The annuitant has satisfied the age and service requirements for retirement under [5 U.S.C. 8412 (a) through (f)](/usc/5/8412.md?p=a..f); or
  - (2) **The annuitant has reached age 62.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8461. Section 844.201 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 1104.

### Source

Source: 55 FR 6598, Feb. 26, 1990, unless otherwise noted.