Social Security Appeal Authority
The Social Security Appeal Authority hears appeals made by beneficiaries about their benefits.
The Social Security Appeal Authority hears appeals made by beneficiaries about their benefits. In particular, it considers appeals against:
- Decisions made by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development that have been confirmed or varied by a Benefits Review Committee
- Decisions made by the Secretary for War Pensions in respect of Veterans' pensions and related matters.
Appeals to the Authority are by way of a rehearing. The Authority examines all the evidence available and makes its own decision about the case before it.
