Leger v. State Police Retirement Board

ELLIS, Judge:

On May 19 or 20, 1979, while on duty at the front desk at Troop K, Sergeant Ronald Leger injured his back when he fell while attempting to sit down. By September 7, 1979, he was unable to work because of the pain in his back, despite conservative medical treatment, and went on sick leave. On September 18, 1979, he formally applied for disability retirement.

Pursuant to the application, an appointment was arranged with Dr. Herbert K. Plauche, whose instructions were as follows:

“Our retirement regulations require an in-depth report, in layman’s terms, of your diagnosis and your…