(A) A participant in the combined plan may apply for disability benefits specified by the plan document.

(B) An application for a disability benefit under the combined plan and continuing eligibility for such a benefit shall be evaluated, reevaluated, and administered as specified by sections 3307.48, 3307.62, and 3307.631 of the Revised Code and Chapter 3307:1-7 of the Administrative Code.

(C) Neither service credit established under nor contributions to the public employees retirement system created by Chapter 145. of the Revised Code or the school employees retirement system created by Chapter 3309. of the Revised Code may be combined with credit or contributions to this retirement system for either determination of eligibility for disability benefits or calculation of any such benefits.