If the committee denies disability retirement benefits, the applicant may appeal the action. Any appeals under this section shall be conducted according to Section 10-11-120 NMSA 1978 and 2.80.1500 NMAC. An applicant's withdrawal or refund of contributions at any time before or during the pendency of an appeal causes the forfeiture of service credit and shall result in the automatic dismissal of the appeal and the issuance of a notice of dismissal.
N.M. Admin. Code § 2.80.1000.40