Definitions.

82-07-01-01. Definitions. The following definitions govern the determination of disability benefits under the fund: 1. "Medical examination" means an examination conducted by a licensed medical provider or a psychologist that includes a diagnosis of the disability, the treatment being provided for the disability, the prognosis and classification of the disability, and a statement indicating how the disability prevents the individual from performing the duties of a teacher. 2. "Permanent and total disability" means the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve months and results in the individual's inability to perform the duties of a teacher. 3. "Temporary disability" means a condition of "total disability" that is expected to last at least twelve months, but is not considered permanent. History: Effective September 1, 1990; amended effective May 1, 1998; July 1, 2008; April 1, 2024. General Authority: NDCC 15-39.1-07 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-39.1-18