WAC 415-104-050. Review of disability board action—Appeal of director's decision

Under RCW 41.26.120 (3) and 41.26.125 (3), DRS must review a disability board's order to grant a disability retirement allowance. DRS must: (1) Affirm (approve) the board’s decision; or (2) Remand (send back) the case for further proceeding; or (3) Reverse (deny) the board’s decision. DRS must serve a copy of the decision on the applicant, employer, and disability board. DRS must notify the applicant of the right to file a notice for hearing (an appeal under RCW 41.26.200 ) if the DRS decision denies the disability retirement allowance.