In addition to the sick leave granted under § 8-50-802, a state employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability of thirty percent (30%) or more receives thirty-six (36) hours of leave each year that can be used to attend appointments related to the service-connected disability. However, no unused leave remaining at the end of the year may be carried over to the subsequent year.
T.C.A. § 8-50-812