I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that they have no trace of receipt of an appeal from the person concerned in early June 2010. An appeal dated 31 August 2010 by him was received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 8 September 2010 and registered on 14 September 2010.
In accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the documentation in the case and the Deciding Officer's comments on the grounds of the appeal. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been completed.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.