(1) Under the provisions of RCW 41.26.135, DRS must review a disability board determination that an applicant's disability has ceased pursuant to RCW 41.26.130(3). DRS must:

(a) Affirm (approve) the board's decision; or

(b) Remand (send back) the case for further proceedings; or

(c) Reverse (deny) the board’s decision.

(2) A retiree aggrieved by a decision of the local disability board that the disability has not ceased may appeal the determination to the director. The written notice of appeal must be submitted to DRS within thirty days as provided by RCW 41.26.140(6).