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

The matter before the Tribunal concerned Mrs Saleeba's claim for a Disability Support Pension (DSP). The dispute arose after the Department of Social Services initially decided, and an Authorised Review Officer subsequently affirmed, that Mrs Saleeba did not qualify for the DSP. Mrs Saleeba sought a second review of this decision by the General Division of the Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether Mrs Saleeba qualified for the DSP on 1 May 2015, or within the 13-week period following her claim, which concluded on 31 July 2015. To establish qualification for DSP, it was necessary to demonstrate a physical, psychological, or mental impairment that attracted a rating of 20 or more points under the Impairment Tables, and a continuing inability to work.

The Tribunal Member, D. J. Morris, found that Mrs Saleeba did not satisfy the requirements of section 94(1)(b) of the Social Security Act 1991 in the relevant period. This meant that her impairments did not attract the necessary 20 points under the Impairment Tables. Consequently, it was not necessary for the Tribunal to consider whether Mrs Saleeba had participated in a program of support. The Tribunal affirmed the reviewable decision, finding that Mrs Saleeba was not qualified for DSP during the relevant period.