Section 7-2400. PROCESSING CLAIMS

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2400.1The Director shall determine whether a member's injury or illness was sustained in the performance of duty within 30 calendar days of a claim being reported to the department.

2400.2Prior to making a determination, the Director shall review the unit commander's report on the cause of the injury or illness and consult with physicians from the Police and Fire Clinic on the nature of the injury or illness.

2400.3If the Director fails to make a determination within 30 days, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the member's injury or illness was sustained in the performance of duty.

2400.4Until the presumption is rebutted by a finding by the Director that the injury or illness was not sustained in the performance of duty, the department shall be responsible for all treatment costs and shall furnish the member with non-chargeable medical leave.

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Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6449 (July 8, 2005).

                    
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