PDFWAC 415-104-050
Review of disability board action—Appeal of director's decision.
Under RCW 41.26.120(3) and 41.26.125(3), DRS must review a disability board's order to grant a disability retirement allowance. DRS must:
(1) Affirm (approve) the board’s decision; or
(2) Remand (send back) the case for further proceeding; or
(3) Reverse (deny) the board’s decision.
DRS must serve a copy of the decision on the applicant, employer, and disability board. DRS must notify the applicant of the right to file a notice for hearing (an appeal under RCW 41.26.200) if the DRS decision denies the disability retirement allowance.