Common use of Termination of Disability Clause in Contracts

Termination of Disability. Under current STRS procedures, disability retirement may be terminated following the member’s written request to the STRS Board. Before such termination is effective, the member must be examined by a medical examiner representing the STRS Board which must then approve such termination. Membership and service credit in the Retirement System are retained during disability retirement. A member who earns 2 (two) years of contributing service credit in STRS, PERS, or SERS following termination of disability retirement receives credit toward service retirement for the period on disability retirement. Contract Status A member who was under contract when granted disability retirement and who has not resigned is on leave of absence for his/her position during the first five (5) years on disability retirement. If disability retirement is terminated by the Retirement Board within the 5-year period, the member is entitled to be restored to the same or to a similar position and salary not later than the next September 1.