§1594. Occupational disability
Upon the filing with the Chief of the State Police of an application by a member of the State Police in service and upon the determination by the chief that he has incurred permanent disability as a result of injuries received in the line of duty, such member may be retired on a disability retirement allowance equal to 1/2 of the pay per year that is paid to a member of his grade at the time of his disability. A medical board of 3 physicians, designated by the Chief of the State Police, after a medical examination of such member of the State Police, shall first certify that such member is mentally or physically incapacitated for further performance of duty, that such incapacity is likely to be permanent and that he should be retired.
This section shall apply only to persons who were members of the State Police on July 9, 1943.