§ 49-16-603. Suspension of benefit upon settlement of workers' compensation claim.

(1) Settlement of a claim for workers' compensation for injury or disability shall suspend disability retirement benefits granted under this part, except for the initial three months, to a member granted the benefits until workers' compensation payments terminate. (2) If there is a lump-sum settlement of the workers' compensation claim, the office shall suspend the disability retirement benefit until the total of suspended benefits is equal to 75% of the settlement received from workers' compensation.