If the findings and conclusions of the medical board, as stated in its report, are such as in the director's opinion entitle the member under the terms of the Act to the disability retirement benefit applied for, the director may approve the retirement, calculate the amount of the benefit, and place it into effect without further hearing. On the request of the chairman or vice-chairman, any benefit approved by the director shall be reported to the board.
34 Tex. Admin. Code § 101.10