809. RETURNING FROM DISABILITY (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS)

RETURNING FROM DISABILITY (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS) 809.1 An employee covered by § 228.1(c) who was retired by the Police and Firefighters’ Retirement and Relief Board (the Board), who has not reached the age of fifty (50) years, and who overcomes the disability for which he or she was retired may be eligible to return to full duty. An employee who meets the criteria stated in § 809.1 shall apply to be returned to duty with the department from which he or she retired. The employing department shall evaluate the applicant to determine whether he or she meets the current entrance requirements and is otherwise suitable for returning to duty. If the employee meets the entrance requirements and is otherwise suitable for returning to duty, the department shall submit the application and its findings to the Board, which will determine whether the employee shall be returned to duty. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2869 (March 19, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Government Personnel 6-B DCMR § 809