---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:11:804
citation: "R.S. 11:804"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 11 › Subtitle II › Chapter 2 › Part IV › Subpart B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1982, number: 718, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2014, number: 811, section: 4, effective_date: 2014-06-23, role: amendment }
---

# Eligibility for disability retirement

An active contributing member covered by R.S. 11:801, who becomes disabled, and who files for disability benefits while in service, and who upon medical examination and certification as provided for in R.S. 11:201 through 224, is found to have a total disability for any cause, shall be entitled to disability benefits under the provisions of R.S. 11:805, provided the member has at least five years of creditable service.