The Mars Pension Plan (PO-17066)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Complaint Summary

Mr D’s complaint against the Trustee concerns the Trustee’s award of a partial disability pension. He says the Trustee’s decision that he is capable of undertaking alternative employment elsewhere is wrong because his health is continuing to deteriorate. Mr D considers that he should have been given the highest award, equal to 60% of his Annual Earnings less the annual rate of State Incapacity Benefit, because he is incapable of undertaking alternative sedentary work.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s Determination and reasons

The complaint should not be upheld against the Trustee because it correctly interpreted the Plan Rules and followed the correct process in reaching its decision regarding the amount of disability pension Mr D was entitled to under the Plan.