OPM Retirement Backlog Soars to 34,587 in October 2025—Highest Since 2022 as Claims Surge; What Federal Retirees Should Do as Open Season Begins
Published: November 10, 2025 Key points What happened in October—and why it matters The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reported an unusually heavy October for retirements: 20,344 claims received, 8,751 processed, and a month‑end inventory of 34,587. OPM’s monthly average