The person concerned was in receipt of disability benefit since 1985. In January of this year she was seen by a medical referee who expressed the view that she was capable of work. Subsequently, it was established that the medical referee concerned had previously, in 1989, expressed the same view in this case. His 1989 finding was overturned by an appeals officer at the time.
Because of the exceptional circumstances in this case, it was decided that the January 1992 examination should not be used as a basis for a decision. Accordingly, payment of benefit was restored. It is believed that this action relates to the reference that the person concerned was found incapable on 27 January 1992. At no stage in the last few years was she examined by a medical referee who found that she was incapable.
A new medical refree examination was arranged involving a doctor who had not previously examined the person concerned. After a thorough examination the medical referee expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. On the basis of this report, the deciding officer disallowed the claim with effect from 2 March 1992.
It is open to the person concerned to appeal the decision to disallow her claim to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
