VRS Disability Retirement Program

Eligibility

VRS (State) Only employees not participating in the VSDP program are eligible.
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers/LEOS)
Eligible
SPORS/VaLORS Same as VRS State
JRS Eligible

Vesting

VRS (State) None
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
None
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS None
JRS None

Defined Benefit Multiplier

VRS (State) 1.7 percent of AFC
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
Same
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Same
JRS Same

Defined Benefit Formula - Regular Disability (if vested in VRS)

VRS (State) (Multiplier) x (AFC) x (Years of Service) or minimum guarantee, whichever is higher
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
Same
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Same
JRS Same

Enhanced Service Credit

VRS (State) If less than age 60, service credit equals lesser of (1) twice amount of actual service or (2) actual service plus number of years to age 60
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
Same
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Same
JRS Same

Minimum Guaranteed Defined Benefit - Regular Disability (only benefit payable if not vested)

VRS (State) 50 percent AFC (if not qualified for primary social security benefits); 33.3 percent AFC (if qualified for primary social security benefits)
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
Same
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Same
JRS Same

Work-Related Disability Defined Benefit

VRS (State) Higher of: Regular Disability Benefit Formula or, 50 percent AFC (if qualified for primary social security), or 66.6 percent AFC (if not qualified for primary social security)
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
Same
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Disability retirees who meet age and service requirements for service retirement may elect the higher of disability or service retirement allowance, less any worker's compensation payments
JRS Same

Presumption of Work-Related Disability from Respiratory Disease, Heart Disease, and Hypertension

VRS (State) No
VRS (Political Subdivision/
Teachers)
No
SPORS/VaLORS/LEOS Yes
JRS No
 

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Rev. 25-Feb-2010