### Question
How is the "full retirement status" defined?


### Answer
The term **full retirement status** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8336a* as follows -

> that a phased retiree has ceased employment and is entitled, upon application, to a composite retirement annuity

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

