New York S08058 establishes a presumption of service-related disability for certain firefighters with specific health conditions.

New York S08058 amends the retirement and social security law to establish a presumption of service-related disability for certain firefighters employed by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. This presumption applies to firefighters diagnosed with cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems or Parkinson's Disease, provided they passed a physical examination upon entry into service without evidence of these conditions. The retirement benefit will be equal to 75 percent of the final average salary less workers' compensation.

New York S08058 establishes a presumption of service-related disability for certain firefighters with specific health conditions.

New York S08058 amends the retirement and social security law to establish a presumption of service-related disability for certain firefighters employed by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. This presumption applies to firefighters diagnosed with cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems or Parkinson's Disease, provided they passed a physical examination upon entry into service without evidence of these conditions. The retirement benefit will be equal to 75 percent of the final average salary less workers' compensation.