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Application for Disability Retirement for Warndella Johnson (B)
Retirement application for Warndella Johnson, Transit Operation with Regional Transit System, for 5.083 years who has been under the care of a physician for medical reasons.
Explanation
The applicant, Warndella Johnson, received notification on November 13, 2006, that her position as a Transit Operator could no longer be held open past November 21, 2006 due to the exhaustion of her FMLA leave and that she should make inquiries into any post-employment benefits that may be available. On December 1, 2006, Ms. Johnson applied for disability retirement. All information was forwarded to the City of Gainesville's Third Party Administrator for Disability Pension Review. On Friday, April 6, 2007 and again on Monday, November 05, 2007, the Disability Review Committee met to review the application.
The Disability Review Committee reviewed the application and Clinical Assessment of the Third Party Administrator. The Committee agreed with the findings of the Third Party Administrator that there was insufficient medical evidence to support total and permanent disability with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The Disability Review Committee determined that Ms. Johnson was not eligible for a disability benefit and is recommending denial of the application for disability benefits.
Fiscal Note
There would be no fiscal impact since no benefit is payable under the recommendation of the Disability Review Committee.
If Ms. Johnson were to be awarded a disability benefit, final monthly benefit would be approximately $951.56 (without Social Security offset), and would be paid from the Disability Pension Fund. If awarded, any offsets generated by Social Security would be applied at a later date.
Recommendation
The City Commission deny the submitted application for disability retirement for Warndella Johnson, Transit Operator with Regional Transit System.