(40 ILCS 5/5-156) (from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 5-156)
Sec. 5-156.
Proof of disability - Physical
examinations. Proof of duty, occupational disease, or ordinary disability
shall be furnished to the board by at least one licensed and practicing
physician appointed by the board. In cases where the board requests an
applicant to get a second opinion, the applicant must select a physician from
a list of qualified licensed and practicing physicians who specialize in the
various medical areas related to duty injuries and illnesses, as established
by the board. The board may require other evidence of disability. A disabled
policeman who receives a duty, occupational disease, or ordinary
disability benefit shall be examined at least once a year by one or more
physicians appointed by the board. When the disability ceases, the board shall
discontinue payment of the benefit, and the policeman shall be returned to
active service.
(Source: P.A. 90-766, eff. 8-14-98.)
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