Johnson v. Department of Management Services

Sandie Johnson appeals from an adverse determination of the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Retirement Commission (Commission) on her claim for in-line of duty disability retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System. Because the Commission’s determination is founded on competent substantial evidence, we affirm.

Ms. Johnson was an employee of the Marion County School Board and was injured in the line of duty. At the time of her injury, Ms. Johnson’s creditable service in the state retirement program totaled less than the ten-year period required at the…