The disability application process is time-consuming. It may take up to a year or more from the date of filing an application until the final Board determination. The process includes:

• Review of applicable medical and personnel records,
• Examination by a minimum of three physicians, and
• A hearing before the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners.

Applications may be withdrawn at any time prior to Board determination.

Members who believe they may have incurred a disabling injury or illness should contact the Disability Pension Section for further information regarding the process.

Learn more about your disability benefits.

To begin the application process, complete the following forms:

• Application for Disability Pension Benefits Form
• Applicant’s Statement of Disability and Service Connection Form
• Authority to Release Medical and Psychiatric Records Form
• Authority to Release Employment Records Form
• Authority to Release Substance Abuse Patient Records Form

Please make copies for your records and send the originals to:

The City of Los Angeles
Department of Fire and Police Pensions
Disability Pensions Section
360 E. Second St., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90012