Raab v. Board of Trustees

Petitioner is a member of the New York State Employees ’ Retirement System and has held the office of Chief of Police of the Village of Ardsley from July 30, 1940, when he was promoted from a competitive promotion eligible list, up to and including July 4, 1963. On October 26, 1962, while off duty, he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. Prom that date until July 4, 1963 he was on sick leave, with full pay; however, he also consumed during that period, his accumulated vacation time for the years 1962 and 1963.

After his discharge from the hospital, petitioner underwent a series of…