Once the Medical Board has reviewed the claim information, what is the next step?
The Medical Board may make one of three recommendations: • The Medical Board may recommend approval of the claim; • The Medical Board may recommend denial of the claim; or • The Medical Board may approve ordinary disability retirement but deny the claim for Accidental or Special Disability. • When disability claims are recommended for approval, what is the next step? Recommendations for approval are sent to the Board of Trustees for approval at their next scheduled meeting. • Why must my case be reviewed by the Board of Trustees after the review by the Medical Board? Retirement law states that the Board of Trustees makes the final decision in disability determinations. • What recourse do I have if my claim is denied or ordinary disability is approved, but the claim for Accidental/Special was denied? In either of these cases, the claimant may request a reconsideration of their claim within 30 days of the date of the denial letter. • How do I request a reconsideration of my disability cl
