Brady and Secretary, Department of Social Services (Social services second review)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered a claim for a disability support pension made by the applicant, Brady, against the Secretary of the Department of Social Services. The applicant's claim had been rejected, and this decision was the subject of a second review by the Tribunal.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the applicant's medical conditions were fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised during the relevant qualification period. Further, it needed to ascertain if these conditions attracted an impairment rating of at least 20 points under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth) and whether the applicant had a continuing inability to work.

Senior Member K Millar applied the principles of the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth), focusing on the requirements for a disability support pension. The Tribunal considered the evidence regarding the applicant's diagnosed conditions, the treatment received, and the stability of those conditions during the qualification period. The assessment of impairment points and the applicant's capacity to work were central to the determination. The Tribunal affirmed the decision under review.