Board denies disability pension for Lexington sergeant convicted of misconduct [Lexington Herald-Leader]
By Josh Kegley, Lexington Herald-Leader | |
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The board can deny claims under two circumstances: if it determines the injury was not work-related, or if two of three doctors find an applicant is not "totally and permanently" disabled, Puckett said.
Brown has 10 days to request a "rehearing," essentially asking the board to reconsider his case. If the board denies the pension again, he can appeal to
It was not clear whether Brown would request a rehearing. He could not be reached for comment Wednesday, and
If Brown were granted a disability pension, he could collect 60 to 75 percent of his salary tax free for life, plus other benefits. Brown made
Brown has been suspended without pay since
A jury found Brown guilty
According to court documents and testimony, on
With the court case over with, the city will continue the disciplinary proceedings, city spokeswoman
A disciplinary hearing before the
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