The Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994

[F1Persons formerly entitled to severe disablement allowanceE+W+S

19.—(1) Where a person was below the age of 20 years [F2on 6th April 2001] and was entitled to, or receiving, severe disablement allowance by virtue of section 68(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act on or immediately before 5th April 2002, he shall, if he continues to be incapable of work in accordance with Part XIIA of the Contributions and Benefits Act, be—

(a)entitled to the long-term incapacity benefit from 6th April 2002; and

(b)treated as having acquired entitlement under section 30A(1)(b) and (2A) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(c)treated as if section 30DD of the Contributions and Benefits Act does not apply in his case.

(2) Where a person was below the age of 20 years [F2on 6th April 2001] and was entitled to, or receiving, severe disablement allowance by virtue of section 68(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act and to whom section 30C(1) to (4) or section 68(10) or (10A), or regulations made under section 30C(4)(b), of that Act applied on or immediately after 5th April 2002, he shall be—

(a)entitled to the long-term incapacity benefit from the relevant day; and

(b)treated as having acquired entitlement under section 30A(1)(b) and (2A) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(c)treated as if section 30DD of the Contribution and Benefits Act does not apply in his case.]

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