Recurrence of Disability. For the recurrence of a disability to be considered a new disability, the disability will be subject to a new waiting period and required independent medical evaluation designated by Employee Benefits and Insurance Management. In addition, the employee must have returned to work for a continuous period equal to the period of absence or for thirty (30) consecutive work days. Short absences for reasons not related to the disability shall not be counted towards fulfillment of this requirement, but will not be considered an interruption thereof.
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Recurrence of Disability. For the recurrence of a disability to be considered a new disability, the disability will be subject to a new waiting period and required independent medical evaluation designated by Employee Benefits and Insurance Management. In addition, the employee must have returned to work for a continuous period equal to the period of absence or for thirty (30) consecutive work daysworkdays. Short absences for reasons not related to the disability shall not be counted towards fulfillment of this requirement, requirement but will not be considered an interruption thereof.
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