Code of Massachusetts Regulations
840 CMR - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION
Title 840 CMR 10.00 - Standard Rules for Disability Retirement
Section 10.13 - Decision
Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
In all disability proceedings the decision of the retirement board shall be based exclusively on the record of the hearing or, if there is no hearing, on the record of the proceeding. A written decision shall be made as soon as administratively feasible and copies of the decision shall be sent to all parties as provided in 840 CMR 10.13.
(1) Proceedings for Disability Retirement. In proceedings for disability retirement the retirement board shall determine whether the member is eligible for disability retirement under M.G.L. c. 32, § 6 or 7, or under another section of general or special law, and under the standard set forth in 840 CMR 10.04. In no event shall the decision be later than 180 days after the completed application for disability retirement is filed pursuant to 840 CMR 10.06, unless an extension is granted by PERAC under M.G.L. c. 32, § 6(4) or § 7(6).