Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Appeal for Employment Insurance Overpayment
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's appeal for reconsideration of an overpayment of Employment Insurance benefits, stating that the original decision did not contain any identifiable errors.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Claimant's OAS Pension Reconsideration Appeal
CPP Disability Appeal Denied Due to Res Judicata
The claimant tried to appeal a decision denying her CPP Disability pension. However, the appeal was denied because the issue had already been decided by a higher authority, known as res judicata.
CPP Disability Pension Claim Denied Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a claimant's application for a CPP disability pension. The claimant, a 50-year-old former security guard, argued he was unable to work due to an enlarged prostate. However, the tribunal found that the claimant did not provide sufficient medical evidence to prove his disability was severe and prolonged.
Reconsideration Request Deemed Late by Social Security Tribunal
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal Employment Insurance Benefits
CPP Disability Pension Eligibility Criteria Explained
A 50-year-old woman successfully argued for a CPP disability pension due to severe and prolonged mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The Tribunal agreed, recognizing the impact of her conditions on her ability to work.
Suspension of Accident Benefits Due to Non-Compliance
Appeal for Earlier CPP Disability Pension Start Date Denied
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
Appeal for Earlier Retirement Pension Start Date Dismissed
Social Security Tribunal Rules Claimant Was Common-Law Partner
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Decision
The claimant asked for permission to appeal a decision denying CPP Disability benefits. However, the Appeal Division denied permission because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to show the General Division made a mistake.
CPP Disability Appeal Denied for Lack of Sufficient Medical Evidence
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Changes Deemed Date and Payment Start
Late Reconsideration Request for Old Age Security Benefits Dismissed
SST Canada Reviews Allocation of Earnings and Overpayment of EI Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada reviewed the allocation of earnings and overpayment of Employment Insurance benefits. The Tribunal found that the Commission reconsidered the claims properly and within the required timeframe, adjusting the allocation of earnings based on new evidence.
Claimant Denied Regular Benefits Due to Insufficient Hours
Successful Old Age Security Pension Appeal at Social Security Tribunal
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to the denial of eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The Court ruled that the claimant failed to provide adequate proof of income, thus the decision by the Canada Revenue Agency was deemed reasonable.