Vermont § 5056a - Benefit denial; evidentiary hearing
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5056a — Benefit denial; evidentiary hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5056a. Benefit denial; evidentiary hearing
- (a) An applicant for disability retirement benefits under section 5056 of this title may file a request for an evidentiary hearing with the Retirement Board if the application
for benefits is denied. (b) The hearing shall be an appeal de novo and shall be conducted by a hearing officer
designated by the Board and in conformance with rules adopted by the Board. Rules
adopted by the Board shall be consistent with 3 V.S.A. § 809. (c) The decision of the hearing officer shall constitute final administrative action. (d) The Retirement System or the applicant may appeal a decision of the hearing officer
to the Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 13 of the Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Added 2003, No. 38, § 7; amended 2005, No. 197 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5056a
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5056a cover?
Section 5056a ("Benefit denial; evidentiary hearing") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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