Social Security Tribunal of Canada (CPP Disability) case law
Judgments from the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (CPP Disability) 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.
CPP Disability Pension Denied Due to Non-Adherence to Medical Advice
The claimant, who suffers from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, applied for a CPP Disability Pension but was denied because she did not follow medical advice and did not provide sufficient proof of her disability.
Claimant’s CPP Disability Pension Appeal Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
A person seeking a a person (a person) disability pension due to mental health conditions must provide strong evidence that their condition is both severe and likely to be long-lasting without recovery. In this case, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed the claimant's appeal because they did not follow medical advice.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Overturned Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada overturned a lower court's decision, determining that a claimant did not meet the criteria for receiving a CPP Disability Pension. The claimant failed to prove that her disabilities were severe and prolonged by the required date.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied: Claimant Not Eligible
A woman who worked as an educational assistant applied for a a person (a person) disability pension due to various health issues but was denied on appeal. She argued her conditions made it impossible to work, but the tribunal found she had not proven severe and prolonged disability by December 2025.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Severe Disability
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant’s CPP Disability Pension Appeal
A person applied for a a person disability pension after suffering heart attacks but was denied. They appealed this decision, arguing their conditions prevented work. The tribunal dismissed the appeal because they couldn't prove their disabilities were severe and prolonged enough to prevent them from working in any job that could earn a living.
Claimant’s CPP Disability Pension Appeal Rejected by SSTC
A person appealed the decision denying their eligibility for a person (a person) disability benefits and post-retirement disability benefit (PRDB). Despite having bipolar disorder, insomnia, anxiety, and joint pain, the tribunal found that the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove they were unable to a person in any substantially gainful occupation.
Disability Pension Eligibility Upheld for Claimant with Severe and Prolonged Condition
CPP Disability Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
Claimant's Appeal for Continued CPP Disability Benefits Successful
The claimant successfully appealed the Minister's decision to terminate their a person disability benefits. Despite working limited hours for a a person who provided significant accommodations, the Tribunal ruled that the claimant remained eligible for disability support due to persistent health issues.
CPP Disability Pension Awarded for Severe Hearing Loss
The Social Security Tribunal awarded a CPP disability pension to a man with severe hearing loss. The Tribunal determined that his hearing loss and related functional limitations were severe and prolonged, making him eligible for the pension.
Claimant Wins CPP Disability Pension Appeal Due to Severe Hearing Loss
A person with severe hearing loss successfully appealed their denied a person (a person) disability pension application. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruled in favour of the claimant, determining that his medical condition prevented him from working and earning a living.
CPP Disability Claim Dismissed Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
Social Security Tribunal Rejects CPP Disability Pension Claim
A man who was shot while working at a nightclub applied for a a person disability pension but was denied. He appealed this decision to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, arguing he could not work due to his injury. The tribunal dismissed his appeal, ruling that he did not prove severe and prolonged disability during his coverage period.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Pension Decision
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Lack of Evidence
A person seeking a a person (a person) disability pension must prove they were severely disabled before their coverage period ended. The claimant's appeal was denied because she did not meet this requirement, even though she presented new medical evidence about her current condition.
Claimant’s CPP Disability Pension Appeal Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
A person seeking a a person disability pension must show they had a severe and prolonged disability before a specific date based on their contributions. In this case, the claimant did not provide enough medical evidence to support their application, leading to the dismissal of their appeal by the Social Security Tribunal.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Severe Disability Evidence
A woman appealed the refusal of her CPP disability pension application, arguing she had been severely disabled since 2017. However, the Tribunal dismissed her appeal, stating she failed to provide sufficient evidence of severe disability by the relevant date.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
SST Rejects CPP Disability Appeal Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed an appeal for a a person disability pension because there wasn't enough medical proof showing severe and prolonged disability before December 31, 2020. The claimant argued they were unable to work due to diabetes complications but lacked sufficient evidence to support their case.