Statutory Limit on Benefits for Retirees Doesn't Apply to Those With 20 Years of Service

The Nevada Court of Appeals ruled that the statutory limitation on benefits for retired firefighters, arson investigators and police officers does not apply to retirees who have completed at least 20 years of creditable service as of June 8, 2015. Case: City of Las Vegas v. Munson, No. 88888-COA, 06/12/2025, published. Facts: Peggy Munson worked as a firefighter with the City of Las Vegas from 1992 until 2013. In 2021, about eight years after she retired, Munson was diagnosed with a disabling heart disease and applied for permanent total disability benefits. The city’s insurance ...