Hi, my name is NESD! has anyone successfully appealed NHS ill health retirement refusal?

NESD

Good morning

May I ask has anyone successfully appealed NHS ill health retirement refusal and won at the 1st stage of appeal .

Ive recently been refused as no one can say for certain that my condition is permanent! I have heart failure and heart disease and may possibly need a heart transplant in the future .Although everyone agrees I was not fit for work when I was dismissed due to ill health apparently I don't qualify for ill health retirement?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Kimi87

If you use the search button top right of page, there are several discussions already posted with information about this subject.

NESD

Good morning

Can I ask has anyone been refused NHS ill health retirement and won the 1st appeal ?

I've recently been refused on the grounds no one can say if my condition is permanent! I had a heart attack last year and now have heart failure and heart disease and may need a heart transplant in the future which apparently means I might improve and be able to return to work but as my consultant has said no one can say for certain only time will tell.

I left my post in the NHS in May 2025 due to ill health and everyone agreed I was not find for work then and I am still not but apparently that doesn't count

I'm 52 and in both the old and new Pensions and I've also been told my age goes against me as well as I have 14 yeard time to improve before my normal retirement age at 67 .

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you .

Albus_Scope

Hey there @NESD and a warm welcome to the community.

I'm afraid I don't have all the answers for you, but I'm hoping me posting will give your discussion a bit of a boost, so more people will see it. 😊

NESD

Hi and thank you

Albus_Scope

Hi again, just to let you know I've merged your two discussions as they're asking the same question and it could get confusing otherwise. Hope that's ok. 😊