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

This matter concerned an appeal by Ms Meaney against a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services to reject her application for a disability support pension. The appeal was heard by Britten-Jones SM.

The primary legal issues before the Tribunal were whether Ms Meaney had a severe impairment during the relevant assessment period and whether she met the Program of Support requirements, which would qualify her for a disability support pension.

Britten-Jones SM affirmed the decision to reject the application for the disability support pension. The Tribunal concluded that Ms Meaney did not meet the necessary criteria for the pension during the assessment period.