Pierce v. Murray

Petitioner, a police officer, applied for accidental and performance of duty disability retirement benefits based upon injuries to his back, neck and left knee sustained in a work-related car accident. Thereafter, petitioner filed additional applications for accidental and performance of duty disability retirement benefits, based upon the same physical injuries as well as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Petitioner’s applications were initially denied and petitioner sought a hearing and redetermination. The Hearing Officer denied petitioner’s applications, finding that…