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Chair Gephart opened the agenda item for review and discussion noting Ms. Sarah Buchanan-Leiner's presence should the Board Members have any questions or wish to adjourn to executive session. Members conducted a final review of the Independent Medical Exam (IME) report prepared by the Local Board's medical board (physician), Dr. Scott Krasner, of Krasner Medical Consultant's, LLC. Members also reviewed the updated case notes and disability application, taking note of the Physician Response to questions on form P5-LB-A (Accidental Disability Questionnaire). Members accepted Dr. Krasner's IME report and did not have any questions or note any conflicts with the medical evidence. Dr. Krasner arrived at the meeting to answer any questions, however the Chair noted the Board had accepted his IME report and the Board Members also affirmed they did not have any additional questions. Secretary Rowley requested an affirmation of answers to the Local Board Response to questions on form P5-LB-A. Secretary Rowley read the questions and noted the Board's response as follows:
1. Did the employee file the application after the disabling incident, or within one year of ceasing to be an employee? - Yes
2. Did (or will) the employee terminate by a reason of disability? - Yes
3. Did employment terminate based on a disciplinary issue? - No
4. If the member's period of DROP has ended, if applicable, did (or will) the employee terminate by a reason of disability? - N/A member was not in DROP
5. Is the employee still working a position within their job classification that the Local Board considers a reasonable range of duties? - No
6. Has the employee refused a position within their job classification that the Local Board considered a reasonable range of duties? - No
7. Did the injury or condition occur prior to the current PSPRS membership date? - No
8. Was the injury or condition the result of an event incurred during the performance of the employee's duty? - Yes
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