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

The applicant, Mr Ibrahim, sought review of a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services affirming a decision that he did not qualify for a disability support pension. The dispute concerned whether Mr Ibrahim's mental health conditions and migraines constituted a severe impairment for the purposes of the *Social Security Act 1991* (Cth). The review was conducted by Dr L Bygrave, a Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The primary legal issues before the Tribunal were whether Mr Ibrahim's conditions were fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised, and whether they resulted in an impairment rating of at least 20 points under the Impairment Tables. The Tribunal was required to determine if these conditions met the criteria for a severe impairment as defined by the relevant legislation.

The Tribunal affirmed the decision under review. While acknowledging that Mr Ibrahim's medical conditions could change, the Tribunal indicated that he was entitled to submit a new application for a disability support pension at any time should his circumstances alter. The decision implies that, at the time of the review, the applicant's conditions did not meet the threshold for qualification.