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

This decision concerns an appeal by Ms Robertson against a determination by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services regarding her claim for Disability Support Pension (DSP). The matter was heard by Mr S. Webb, a Member of the Tribunal.

The central legal issue before the Tribunal was whether Ms Robertson met the eligibility criteria for DSP as of 11 February 2016. This required determining if her impairments attracted a sufficient number of points under the relevant Impairment Tables and if she suffered a 'severe impairment' with a continuing inability to work 15 or more hours per week.

The Tribunal found that Ms Robertson's impairments did attract a rating of 20 or more points under the Impairment Tables. Furthermore, the Tribunal concluded that she had a 'severe impairment' and a continuing inability to work 15 or more hours per week due to these impairments. Consequently, the Tribunal determined that Ms Robertson qualified for DSP from 11 February 2016. The decision under review was set aside, and the matter was remitted to the Secretary to determine Ms Robertson’s entitlements.