Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PO-9312)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Complaint summary

Mr R’s complaint is that:

• his application for ill health retirement (IHR) benefits was not accepted;
• his application to the Civil Service Injury Benefits Scheme was rejected; and
• he wishes to receive benefits under the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS).

Summary of the Ombudsman’s decision and reasons

Mr R’s complaint should not be upheld because there is no evidence that his application for ill health early retirement was processed inappropriately. Mr R’s application for Injury Benefits has now been accepted, so this part of the complaint falls away and I make no findings in respect of it. Lastly, I have no jurisdiction over a claim for benefits from the CSCS so cannot consider this part.