Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-10844)
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
Mrs K’s complaint is upheld and to put matters right the Council should consider Mrs K’s ill-health pension application again.
The Council shall also pay Mrs K £500 in recognition of the distress and inconvenience caused by not following the procedure correctly and the consequential delay.
My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.