Except as provided in Regulation .04 of this chapter, this regulation applies to an applicant who has been denied a disability retirement by the Board of Trustees. To appeal the denial of a disability retirement, an applicant shall file a written request for a hearing not later than 30 days after the date of the Disability Unit’s notice. If the request for a hearing under §B of this regulation is not filed within 30 days of the date of the Disability Unit’s notice, the Retirement Agency shall close the applicant's file in accordance with COMAR 22.06.01.05B.