SCHEDULE 2Issues in relation to which the Tribunal may refer a person for medical examination under section 20(2) of the Social Security Act 1998

Rule 25(3)

An issue falls within this Schedule if the issue—

a

is whether the claimant satisfies the conditions for entitlement to—

i

an attendance allowance specified in section 64 and 65(1) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 M1;

ii

severe disablement allowance under section 68 of that Act;

iii

the care component of a disability living allowance specified in section 72(1) and (2) of that Act;

iv

the mobility component of a disability living allowance specified in section 73(1), (8) and (9) of that Act; or

v

a disabled person's tax credit specified in section 129(1)(b) of that Act.

b

relates to the period throughout which the claimant is likely to satisfy the conditions for entitlement to an attendance allowance or a disability living allowance;

c

is the rate at which an attendance allowance is payable;

d

is the rate at which the care component or the mobility component of a disability living allowance is payable;

e

is whether a person is incapable of work for the purposes of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

f

relates to the extent of a person's disablement and its assessment in accordance with Schedule 6 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

g

is whether the claimant suffers a loss of physical or mental faculty as a result of the relevant accident for the purposes of section 103 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

h

relates to any payment arising under, or by virtue of a scheme having effect under, section 111 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (workmen's compensation);

i

is whether a person has limited capability for work or work-related activity for the purposes of the Welfare Reform Act 2007 M2.