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Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-7834)

Complainant: Mrs Sarah Ascough
Complaint Topic: Ill Health
Ref: PO-7834
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Worcestershire County Council
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Complaint summary

Mrs Ascough’s complaint about the Council, the administering authority, is that her deceased husband, Mr P Ascough, should have been considered for an enhanced ill health pension before he left employment. She also believes that she should receive an enhanced pension and lump sum payment following his death.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s Determination and reason

The complaint should not be upheld against the Council because I am unable to find maladministration on their part.

 

 

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