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

This matter concerned an appeal by Ms Mangino against a decision of the Social Services and Child Support Division affirming a decision regarding her eligibility for a Disability Support Pension. The purported impairments central to Ms Mangino's claim included lumber and cervical spinal disorder conditions.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether Ms Mangino's spinal conditions met the criteria for allocating impairment points under the relevant Impairment Tables for the purposes of establishing eligibility for a Disability Support Pension.

Member Lee Benjamin acknowledged Ms Mangino's challenging medical conditions and difficulties with certain activities. However, after considering her self-reported medical history and the activities she stated she could undertake, the Member was not satisfied that any impairment points could be allocated to either the lumber or cervical spinal disorder conditions in accordance with the Impairment Tables. Consequently, the decision under review was affirmed.