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

This matter concerned an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) by Sesalim against a decision of the Secretary, Department of Social Services (DSS). The dispute related to Sesalim's eligibility for a disability support pension.

The AAT was required to determine whether Sesalim met the criteria for a disability support pension, specifically whether they had a continuing inability to work and whether their impairments were permanent and fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised.

Deputy S A Forgie P considered the evidence presented regarding Sesalim's medical conditions and their impact on their capacity to work. The Tribunal applied the principles established in relevant social security legislation and case law, focusing on the assessment of functional capacity and the permanence of impairments. The Tribunal found that Sesalim's impairments were not permanent and fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilised as required by the legislation.

The Tribunal affirmed the decision of the Secretary, Department of Social Services.