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Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-5143)

Complainant: Mrs J Young
Complaint Topic: Ill Health
Ref: PO-5143
Outcome: Upheld
Respondent: Gateshead Council
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Complaint summary

Mrs Young has complained that her application for ill health retirement was not considered properly by Gateshead.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint should be upheld against Gateshead because they failed to give proper consideration to Mrs Young’s eligibility for ill health retirement benefits under Regulation 20 of the LGPS (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) Regulations 2007.

 

 

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