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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 617. Disability retirement

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. (1) Upon approval of a member's retirement based upon a total and permanent disability resulting solely from injuries sustained in the performance of his official duties, a member shall receive a disability benefit equal to seventy-five percent of his average compensation regardless of years of service. This benefit is payable only if the injury or injuries were sustained while on active duty status.

(2) Upon approval of a member's retirement based upon a total and permanent disability resulting solely from injuries sustained while on active duty status and engaged in the performance of his official duties and as the result of an intentional act of violence, the member shall receive a disability benefit equal to one hundred percent of his average compensation regardless of years of service.

B. If a member's disability occurs for reasons other than in the performance of his duties and the member has earned at least ten years of hazardous duty service credit, then the member shall be entitled to disability benefits under the provisions of R.S. 11:461(B)(1).

C. The disability retirement procedures contained in R.S. 11:216 through 225 which are not in conflict with this Section shall apply to members.

D. The provisions of R.S. 11:461(B)(4) shall apply to members.

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