Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
371. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal has been received by her Department in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of an application for invalidity pension; the progress made to date in the determination of this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51125/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis department received a claim for invalidity pension for the person concerned on 9 March 2012. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of her claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as she does not satisfy the medical criteria. The claim for invalidity pension was disallowed by a deciding officer. The applicant was notified of this decision and the reason for it on 21 June 2012.
The person concerned appealed the decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of her application. This evidence has been forwarded to a different medical assessor for evaluation. If, following this review, the decision is unchanged all relevant papers will be prepared and forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination. If she is found medically suitable following review, a decision will be made by a deciding officer on her claim and she will be notified of same.
