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

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered the appeal of Mr Iliadis against a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services concerning his eligibility for a disability support pension. The core of the dispute revolved around whether Mr Iliadis met the legislative requirements for the pension, specifically concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and stabilisation of his medical conditions, and whether he achieved a sufficient level of impairment points under the relevant Impairment Tables.

The Tribunal was tasked with determining whether Mr Iliadis's conditions were fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised, and whether he had a severe impairment as defined by the Impairment Tables, resulting in a score of 20 points or more. Additionally, the Tribunal had to assess whether Mr Iliadis had participated in a program of support as required by the legislation.

In reaching its decision, the Tribunal reviewed the medical evidence presented, including reports from treating doctors and specialists. It applied the principles established in social security legislation and relevant case law concerning the assessment of disability for the purposes of a disability support pension. The Tribunal found that while Mr Iliadis had presented with various medical issues, the evidence did not establish that these conditions were fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised to the extent required by the legislation. Furthermore, the Tribunal concluded that Mr Iliadis did not meet the threshold of 20 impairment points under the Impairment Tables, nor had he participated in a program of support. Consequently, the Tribunal affirmed the decision under review.