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CONTINUATION OF DISABILITY HEARING-WORRALL
Thursday,
_May 71 2015 — 12v00 P.M.
1. Call o• d-
r and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The
following members were present: Bill Erwin, John Dovydaitis, Bill Elliott, and John
LaBree. Also in attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney, the claimant, Mr.
Brandon Worrall, and his attorney, Mr. Paul Kelly.
2. Review Medical Information and Disability ARRlication
The Chairman began by announcing that the continuation of the disability hearing today
was due to the Boards request to review additional medical records from Dr. Martinez.
Because Trustees Bill Eriwn and John LaBree were not at the initial hearing on
December 15, 2014, Scott Christiansen opened the meeting by reviewing the disability
processes and procedures with everyone. He went on to review the criteria detailed in
the Pension Plan Ordinance regarding in-line of duty disabilities and benefits allowed it
the Ordinance for officers who have been subject to intentional acts of violence.
The circumstances surrounding the details of the disability suffered by Mr. Worrall, and
details from some of the medical records that were collected, were reviewed by his
attorney, Mr. Paul Kelly. Mr. Kelly then reviewed the three recent letters from Dr.
Martinez providing updates on Mr. Worrall's medical condition and MMI status.
A motion was made by John Dovydaitis to approve of the in -line -of -duty disability with
aggravated circumstances (80% of AFC) effective May 7, 2015. Seconded by Bill Erwin,
the motion carried unanimously.
Scott will prepare the Disability Order for execution by the Chairman and the Plan
Administrator will expedite the request for calculations from the Actuary.