According to law, every order of a disability board granting a disability retirement allowance is reviewed by DRS except the finding that the disability was or was not incurred in the line of duty. If a disability board s decision is affirmed , you will receive a copy of the Order of Affirmance and a letter telling you when you can expect your first payment. If a disability board s decision is remanded , you will receive a copy of the Order of Remand explaining what the disability board must do before your case can be reviewed again. If a disability board s decision is reversed , you will receive a copy of the Order of Reversal and an explanation of your appeal rights. Benefits Benefits are payable from the day after your disability leave expires until death or recovery from the disability.
Benefits are subject to federal income tax unless the disability was incurred in the line of duty.
Your disability retirement benefit is equal to 50 percent of your final average salary. You will receive an additional 5 percent for each eligible child, up to a combined benefit of 60 percent of final average salary. A child may continue to be eligible up to the age of 20 years and 11 months while unmarried and attending a school which is approved or accredited by the state in which it is located. Your handicapped child, if unmarried, may qualify as eligible regardless of age. When the child becomes ineligible, your benefit must be reduced.