Disability pension “tax breaks are especially valuable to those making more than $100,000
Under California law, police and firefighters have special rights when filing workers’ compensation and disability claims.
Police and firefighters who go on disability before retiring can get half their pension free of state and federal taxes.
Disability pension “tax breaks are especially valuable to those making more than $100,000
A 2004 the Times article reported that 61 percent of retired safety personnel in Los Angeles County are on disability pensions
Of the 40 ex-Costa Mesa police officers who had injuries factor into their retirements, all but one got medical retirement.
It is amazing how little shame people have. I would be embarrassed to get such a undeserved free ride.
This condition is well known in the medical community as “Chiefs Syndrome”. Amazing how all these people get fibromyalgia, back pain, stress disorder, reflux and irritable bowel just before retirement.
A firefighter “claims that he must lean forward and stretch in order to see out of the side mirrors. He claims ‘awkward’ repetitive movement has led to pain in his rib cage.” Bill: $45,637.