Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Old Age Security / GIS) case law
Judgments from the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Old Age Security / GIS) 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.
Claimant's Appeal for GIS Overpayment Denied by Social Security Tribunal
Claimant Unsuccessful in Seeking Earlier Old Age Security Pension
SST Canada Rules Immigrant Eligible for Partial OAS Pension
An immigrant from India who moved to Canada in 2014 and has spent more time here than abroad successfully appealed a decision denying him an Old Age Security (OAS) pension. The Social Security Tribunal ruled he is eligible for partial OAS benefits, reflecting the importance of residency duration.
Eligibility for Partial Old Age Security Pension Confirmed
OAS Pension Residency Requirements Upheld by Social Security Tribunal
SST Dismisses OAS Pension Appeal Over Residency Issues
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed an appeal by an elderly man seeking a full Old Age Security (OAS) pension. The tribunal found that while the claimant had lived in Canada during certain periods, he did not meet the residency requirements to qualify for a full OAS pension. He was eligible for partial benefits.
Partial Success in Proving Residency for OAS Pension
Claimant Partially Successful in OAS Pension Appeal
A person appealed a decision about their Old Age Security (OAS) pension, seeking full eligibility based on long-term Canadian residency. The Social Security Tribunal confirmed some of the claimant’s residency periods but found they did not meet the required 40 years to qualify for a full OAS pension.
Leave to Appeal Denied for Elderly Claimant Seeking Benefits
Tribunal Rejects Appeal Permission for Suspended Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal refused an elderly claimant’s request to appeal a decision suspending her Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits. The suspension occurred after she was absent from Canada for more than six months due to medical reasons, despite her intention to return.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment of Old Age Security Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a claimant's request to appeal a decision regarding overpayment of Old Age Security benefits. The claimant argued that they were not in a common-law relationship during the period in question but failed to present new evidence or an arguable case of error.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal SST Decision on OAS/GIS Overpayment
A person seeking to overturn a decision about overpayment of their OAS and GIS benefits was denied the right to appeal by the Social Security Tribunal's Appeal Division due to insufficient grounds or new evidence.
Social Security Tribunal Recalculates GIS Based on Current Year Income
Seasonal Worker's Retirement and GIS Eligibility
A seasonal worker who retired in August 2020 and returned part-time later won their case at the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. The court ruled that they were eligible for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits calculated using the option method based on their income estimate from the year of separation.
Successful OAS Pension Appeal at the Social Security Tribunal
The claimant successfully appealed a refusal of her Old Age Security (OAS) pension and was granted partial eligibility based on meeting the minimum residence requirement. The tribunal found that she had resided in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18, qualifying her for a partial a person.
Eligibility for Partial Old Age Security Pension Confirmed
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada confirmed that the claimant is eligible for a partial Old Age Security pension of 10/40. The decision was based on her residency status in Canada, which met the minimum requirement of 10 years after turning 18.
Social Security Tribunal Dismisses OAS Pension Appeal for Lack of Proper Notice
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that an individual's Old Age Security (OAS) pension did not lawfully start in June 2018 because they were not properly notified by the Minister. The appeal was dismissed, meaning the respondent does not need to cancel their a person.
Automatic Enrolment Notice Requirements for Old Age Security Pensions
Social Security Tribunal Dismisses GIS Overpayment Appeal
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Late Appeal Extension Request
A retiree who applied for an Old Age Security pension had their benefits terminated due to spending time outside Canada. When they missed the deadline to appeal, they requested an extension but were denied by the Social Security Tribunal because they did not provide a reasonable explanation for being late.