Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-14013)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

Mr E’s complaint is upheld and to put matters right the Police shall review Mr E’s ill health application afresh, as though it were October 2014, with the assistance of a new independent registered medical practitioner (IRMP). In addition, the Council and the Police shall each pay Mr E £500 for the significant distress and inconvenience that he has suffered.

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

Complaint summary

Mr E has complained that he should have been awarded Tier 1 ill health retirement, not Tier 3. He feels that the opinion of his Consultant Psychiatrist has not been properly taken in to account. Mr E has also raised concerns over the time taken to review his complaint during the appeals process.