Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Order 1992 (PO-6848)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr L’s complaint is upheld and to put matters right the Authority should allow Mr L’s appeal to the Board of Medical Referees (the Board) on the question of whether Mr L has a qualifying injury, as defined by the rules of the Scheme.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

Mr L is unhappy because the Authority will not allow him to appeal the Opinion of an Independent Qualified Medical Practitioner (IQMP), on whether he has a qualifying injury, as per the rules of the Scheme.