Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Canada Pension Plan) case law
Judgments from the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Canada Pension Plan) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Credit Split Appeal Denied: Late Submission and Lack of New Evidence
Leave to Appeal Denied Despite Extension of Time
The Social Security Tribunal allowed an extension of time for an applicant to apply for leave to appeal but ultimately denied the leave to appeal because the applicant failed to present an arguable case or new evidence.
Claimant Granted Time Extension But Denied Permission To Appeal CPP Decision
The claimant applied for an extension of time to appeal a decision denying survivor's pension and child’s benefit under the a person (a person). The application was a person, but an extension was granted due to reasonable explanation. However, permission to appeal was denied as no arguable case or new evidence was presented.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Credit Split Case
The claimant tried to get permission to appeal a decision denying her credit split application, arguing that she wasn't aware of the four-year deadline and that the hearing should have been postponed. The appeal was denied because she couldn't show new evidence or a valid reason to overturn the original decision.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Credit Split Decision
Social Security Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal on CPP Pension
A retiree applied for leave to appeal a decision about her CPP pension but was denied. The Social Security Tribunal found no new evidence and no errors by the General Division, which had dismissed her initial appeal due to insufficient proof of fraud.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Pension Adjustment
A 69-year-old retiree tried to appeal the denial of her Canada Pension Plan (CPP) pension adjustment. She claimed that her pension was reduced due to fraudulent deductions. However, the Appeal Division denied her request for permission to appeal because she did not provide new evidence or identify any errors in the original decision.
Social Security Tribunal Allows Claimant’s Timely CPP Pension Reconsideration Request
The claimant successfully appealed the denial of their reconsideration request for their a person (a person) retirement pension. They argued that they were not properly notified within the required timeframe due to an incomplete initial notice from the Minister. The court agreed and ordered a new decision on the matter.
Social Security Tribunal Rules Reconsideration Request Was Timely
Credit Split Appeal Dismissed Due to Missing Four-Year Time Limit
Claimant Loses Appeal Over Pension Credit Split Time Limit
A person seeking to split pension benefits with an ex-partner after a four-year deadline must have a clear written agreement stating so. In this case, the claimant's separation agreement did not specify such a waiver, leading to her appeal being dismissed by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada.
Social Security Tribunal Awards Death Benefit to Estate Over Goddaughter
Estate Wins CPP Death Benefit Appeal Against Another Claimant
The a person Tribunal ruled that a a person person’s a person should receive their a person (a person) death benefit over another claimant, as the Minister did not follow proper procedures in awarding it to someone else first.
Appeal for Earlier Canada Pension Plan Benefits Rejected Due to Lack of Incapacity Proof
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant’s Appeal for Earlier CPP Survivor Pension Payments
A person applied for an earlier start date for their a person a person due to being incapacitated after their spouse's death. However, the Social Security Tribunal found that they did not meet the strict requirements for proving incapacity and dismissed the appeal.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Retirement Pension Decision
Social Security Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal CPP Pension Decision
A claimant applied for leave to appeal a decision about when their a person retirement pension should start. The Social Security Tribunal refused permission because there was no new evidence or clear mistake by the lower tribunal.
Appeal for Increased CPP Pension Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
The claimant requested an increase in her Canada Pension Plan retirement pension, claiming that $2500 was missing from her contributions. However, the appeal was dismissed because she did not provide enough evidence to prove her claims.
Claimant's CPP Pension Increase Appeal Rejected by Social Security Tribunal
A person appealed a decision about their a person retirement pension, claiming there was fraud in their contribution history. However, the tribunal found no proof of missing contributions and confirmed that the original calculation was accurate, dismissing the appeal.
Social Security Tribunal Refuses Extension for CPP Appeal
The claimant, who applied for a person (a person) survivor and death benefits after their partner's passing, requested an extension of time to appeal a denial. The Social Security Tribunal refused this request because the original application was sent to the wrong address and did not provide new evidence or specific errors in the initial decision.