Louisiana § RS 11:216 - Preexisting conditions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:216 — Preexisting conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:216. Preexisting conditions
Any disability claimed by a member of a state or statewide retirement system must have been incurred after commencement of service in the system with which the claim is filed. Disability claims shall not be honored in the case of preexisting conditions.
Redesignated from R.S. 42:702(Q) by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:216
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:216 cover?
Section RS 11:216 ("Preexisting conditions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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