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

This matter concerned an appeal by Mr Trajkov against a decision of the Secretary, Department of Social Services. The dispute centred on Mr Trajkov's eligibility for Disability Support Pension (DSP) at the time he made his claim and in the subsequent thirteen-week period. The decision was made by Mr D. J. Morris, Member, of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether Mr Trajkov met the qualification criteria for DSP on the date of his claim, and if not, whether he subsequently met those criteria within the thirteen weeks following his claim.

The Tribunal found that Mr Trajkov was not qualified for DSP on the date he lodged his claim. Furthermore, the Tribunal determined that he did not become qualified for the pension within the thirteen-week period after making his claim. Consequently, the Tribunal affirmed the original decision.