2010-UNAT-026

2010-UNAT-026, Shanks

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

UNAT noted that the Appellant was asked to present updated medical information to support her request for a review of her case and failed to do so. UNAT held that no prejudice existed against the Appellant, since she had an opportunity to present updated medical evidence within the scope of the review of her case. UNAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the Standing Committee decision.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

UNJSPF decision: The Applicant contested the UN Staff Pension Committee’s (UNSPC) decision to suspend her disability benefit since she had failed to submit the required medical information update. The Standing Committee of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board (UNJSPB) upheld the UNSPC’s decision.

Legal Principle(s)

Left deliberately blank.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

Outcome Extra Text

No relief ordered; No relief ordered.

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Full judgment

Applicants/Appellants

Shanks

Entity

UNJSPF

Case Number(s)

2010-031

Tribunal

UNAT

Registry

New York