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him to perform his duties for “personal reasons” and not because
of the injury to petitioner’s wrist.
Petitioner became increasingly upset as a result of the
treatment he believed he was receiving from his supervisor. In
October 1994, petitioner began receiving psychological counseling
from mental health professionals. Petitioner was placed on
medication and ultimately diagnosed with depression and an
anxiety disorder.
Petitioner’s difficulties with his supervisor continued
until January 1996. At that time, petitioner’s mental health had
deteriorated to the point that his physician recommended he stop
working at the Animal Control Division. In accordance with this
recommendation, petitioner left the Animal Control Division on
sick leave beginning February 6, 1996.
In June 1996, while still on sick leave, petitioner was
notified by the County that his position would be terminated by
June 30, 1996, due to budget constraints. On June 26, 1996,
petitioner applied for disability retirement benefits pursuant to
the provisions of the ERS. Petitioner was 50 years old at the
time he applied for disability retirement benefits.
Petitioner’s employment with the County ended on June 28, 1996.
Under the ERS, service retirement benefits are available for
members who attain specified age and service requirements.
Members are generally eligible for normal service retirement
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