D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-2599
When used in this chapter, the following meanings apply:
Applicant - an individual seeking death benefits or survivor benefits.
Board - the Police and Firefighters Retirement and Relief Board.
Board of Surgeons - the PFC Associates, LLC (Police & Fire Clinic), or its successor(s).
Disability - any actual or presumed reduction in or absence of ability to engage in gainful activity which is caused in whole or in part by an impairment, i.e., economic disability.
Impairment - any anatomic or functional abnormality or loss, i.e., physical impairment.
Member - a uniformed employee of the Metropolitan Police Department, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the United States Park Police, or United States Secret Service Uniform Division or agent of the United States Secret Service who is eligible for or has made contributions to the District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters' Retirement Plan.
Parties - the member, former member, or applicant for benefits or relief, and the applicable department (such as the Metropolitan Police Department, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the United States Park Police, or the United States Secret Service).
Wage-earning capacity -- the ability to engage in gainful activity.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-2599