Barry Cowen
Question:128. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Laois may expect a decision on an application for disability allowance. [11777/13]
View answerWednesday, 6 March 2013
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The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 28 March 2012. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person was notified in writing of this decision on 3 July 2012. The person submitted further medical evidence in support of her application and following a review of her claim there was no change to the original decision. The person was notified in writing of this outcome on 28 January 2013. The person subsequently appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted additional evidence in support. In accordance with procedures, the department has referred all the medical evidence received to a different medical assessor for review. When the deciding officer receives the opinion of the medical assessor they will either revise the original decision or refer the papers to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.