2010-Ģ��ƵAT-026

Ģ��ƵAT Held or Ģ��ƵDT Pronouncements

Ģ��ƵAT noted that the Appellant was asked to present updated medical information to support her request for a review of her case and failed to do so. Ģ��ƵAT held that no prejudice existed against the Appellant, since she had an opportunity to present updated medical evidence within the scope of the review of her case. Ģ��ƵAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the Standing Committee decision.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

Ģ��ƵJSPF decision: The Applicant contested the Ģ��Ƶ Staff Pension Committee��s (Ģ��ƵSPC) decision to suspend her disability benefit since she had failed to submit the required medical information update. The Standing Committee of the Ģ��Ƶ Joint Staff Pension Board (Ģ��ƵJSPB) upheld the Ģ��ƵSPC��s decision.

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Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

Outcome Extra Text

No relief ordered; No relief ordered.

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