RS 11:804 Eligibility for disability retirement

§804.  Eligibility for disability retirement

An active contributing member covered by R.S. 11:801, who becomes disabled, and who files for disability benefits while in service, and who upon medical examination and certification as provided for in R.S. 11:201 through R.S. 11:224, is found to be totally disabled for any cause, shall be entitled to disability benefits under the provisions of R.S. 11:805, provided the member has at least five years of creditable service.  

Added by Acts 1982, No. 718, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 17:642.3 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.