§ 5056a.
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§ 5056a. Benefit denial; evidentiary hearing
(a)An applicant for disability retirement benefits under section 5056 of this title may file a request for an evidentiary hearing with the Retirement Board if the application for benefits is denied.
(b)The hearing shall be an appeal de novo and shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the Board and in conformance with rules adopted by the Board. Rules adopted by the Board shall be consistent with 3 V.S.A. § 809.
(c)The decision of the hearing officer shall constitute final administrative action.
(d)The Retirement System or the applicant may appeal a decision of the hearing officer to the Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 13 of the Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Added 2003, No. 38, § 7; amended 2005, No. 197 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)