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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 10§ 31723 Disability Verification Requirements

§ 31723 Disability Verification Requirements

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§ 31723 Disability Verification Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can ask for proof if someone says they are disabled.
  • •They might make you take a medical exam to check if you really are disabled.
  • •You might have to pay for the medical exam yourself.

Example

If you say you can't work because your back hurts, the board might ask you to see a doctor to prove it.

The board wants to make sure you really can't work before they help you. They might make you pay for the doctor visit.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31723 Disability Verification Requirements

The board may require such proof, including a medical examination at the expense of the member, as it deems necessary or the board upon its own motion may order a medical examination to determine the existence of the disability. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

disabilitymedicalmotionthe boardexaminationexistence

Related Statutes

  • § 31729 Disability Beneficiary Medical Exams
  • § 31731 Disability Beneficiary Medical Examination
  • § 31720.3 Disability Retirement Medical Standards
  • § 31724 Disability Retirement Eligibility
  • § 31725 Disability Determination Board Review

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31723.
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