Disability Tribunals
Ontario Disability Tribunals
Ontario's Social Benefits Tribunals
When you make applications for benefits in Ontario there always a possibility that you will be rejected. That however is not the end of your options. That is where you should turn to legal support, like that offerred by Invictus Legal LLP.
The Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is an independent adjudicative body that resolves disputes regarding social assistance decisions under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997 and the Ontario Works Act, 1997.
Appeal Process
Before appealing, the applicant must request an internal review from the office that made the original decision. For ODSP, this may involve submitting medical or supporting documentation, you should discuss your case with Angela Browne of Invictus Legal LLP to see it this applies to your case.
Appeals must generally be filed within 30 days of receiving the internal review decision.
Canadian Disability Tribunals
Disability tribunals in Canada, primarily the Social Security Tribunal (SST), handle appeals for federal benefits like CPP Disability, Old Age Security (OAS), and EI.
The SST is independent of Service Canada and offers a two-level appeal process (General Division and Appeal Division) to resolve disputes over denied benefits, usually via hearings.
The first level of appeal for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability, OAS, GIS, and Canada Disability Benefit decisions.
The second level of appeal; requires "leave" or permission to challenge a General Division decision. Should leave be granted then fighting your case is about having good quality evidence to support your case.
