Section 22-11-35 - Disability benefit; eligibility; medical examination. - New Mexico Statutes

22-11-35. Disability benefit; eligibility; medical examination.

A.     A member shall be eligible for disability benefits if he has acquired ten years or more of earned service-credit and the board certifies the member to be totally disabled to continue his employment and unable to obtain and retain other gainful employment commensurate with his background, education and experience.   

B.     Prior to any certification of disability by the board, the board shall require each applicant for disability benefits to submit himself to a medical examination by the medical authority.