§ 86-121. Disability retirement; conditions; examination.

(a)

If any member, while in the performance of his duty, or by reason of service, shall become physically or mentally disabled, and such disability shall be deemed to be of a temporary nature by the board, he shall be granted temporary disability status by the board. He shall be entitled to disability pay as provided in section 86-155. If such mental or physical disability results from intentionally self-inflicted injuries, no benefits whatsoever shall be payable.

(b)

If any member shall become physically or mentally disabled, and such disability shall be deemed to be of a permanent nature by the board, he shall be granted permanent disability status by the board. He shall be entitled to disability pay as provided in section 86-156. If such mental or physical disability results from intentionally self-inflicted injuries, no benefits whatsoever shall be payable.

(c)

For the purpose of determining the physical or mental disability of any member as provided by subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the board shall appoint two or more physicians or surgeons to make an examination of the member and report their findings to the board, which report may be taken into consideration in determining whether said member is physically or mentally disabled.

(d)

The board shall determine if an injury was intentionally self-inflicted for the purposes of this chapter.

(Code 1960, § 19-9; Code 1981, § 26-56)

State law reference

Disability under statutory system, C.R.S. § 31-30-608.