The Arizona Department of Public Safety Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board will conduct a rehearing of Mr. Derek Ortiz’s accidental disability pension application.

Legal Authority and Jurisdiction under Which the Hearing Is to Be Held

The rehearing of the Accidental Disability Application of Mr. Ortiz shall be held pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-847, subsection H, and A.A.C. R13-8-112.

Particular Sections of the Statutes and Rules Involved

The rehearing is to determine whether Mr. Ortiz qualifies for an accidental disability pension under A.R.S. Title 38, Chapter 5, Article 4, specifically A.R.S. §§ 38-842 and 38-844.

Statement of the Matters Asserted

Mr. Ortiz applied for an accidental disability pension that was denied by the Local Board because Mr. Ortiz did not provide documentation supportive of the permanency of his of disability as required by A.R.S. §§ 38-842(1) and 38-844(B). Mr. Ortiz contends that his disability is permanent and that the Board should establish a Medical Board to review his application.