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.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Claimant’s Appeal Permission
A person seeking to challenge an overpayment decision related to their Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits from the Social Security Tribunal of Canada had their request for appeal permission denied due to insufficient grounds and lack of new evidence.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment Recovery Case
Time Limit for Appealing Old Age Security Decisions
Old Age Security Pension Denied Due to Insufficient Residency
SST Rejects OAS Pension Appeal: Claimant Had Less Than Required Canadian Residency
The Social Security Tribunal rejected a former permanent resident's appeal to receive Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits because they did not meet the residency requirement of at least ten years in Canada since age 18.
SST Partially Allows Residency Appeal for OAS and GIS Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada partially allowed an appeal regarding residency requirements for Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits. The claimant was found to not be a resident during the period from March 13, 1997 to May 7, 2017 but was considered a resident from May 8, 2017 until January 20, 2026.
Social Security Tribunal Rules on Claimant's Canadian Residency Status
Claimant Loses Appeal to Recalculate GIS Based on Estimated Income
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed the claimant's appeal for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) eligibility based on estimated income for July 2025 to June 2026. The tribunal ruled that the claimant was not entitled to have her GIS recalculated because she did not cease carrying on a business, even though her income had declined.
GIS Recalculation Appeal Dismissed Due to Ongoing Business Activities
Claimant Granted Partial OAS Pension After Appeal
The Social Security Tribunal ruled in favour of a claimant who appealed a decision regarding eligibility for an Old Age Security (OAS) pension. The tribunal granted the claimant a partial OAS pension of 12/40, starting June 2023, based on their residence in Canada.
Eligibility for Partial Old Age Security Pension Confirmed
SST Denies Claimant’s Appeal for OAS and GIS Leave
A retired applicant sought to challenge a decision regarding their OAS and GIS benefits but was denied leave to appeal by the Social Security Tribunal. The tribunal found no new evidence or argument that would warrant reconsideration of the original decision.