Peters, J.
Petitioner is the widow of David Leisten (hereinafter decedent) who was a member of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. In the spring of 1997, decedent was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, prompting his request in October 1998 for early retirement effective December 3, 1998. At such time, decedent also filed a request for an estimate of retirement benefits which would be payable under the joint allowance-full option (see,<...
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