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3.6.2.30 Manifest grants & continuing inability to work (DSP)

Summary

The decision to manifestly grant DSP without a JCA is restricted to limited circumstances/medical conditions where the DSP claimant clearly and obviously meets all the qualification criteria in SSAct section 94 (3.6.2.20) and it is recognised that the circumstance or medical condition indicate a manifest CITW (1.1.C.330).

Note: See 3.6.2.20 for 2 lists of conditions to help decision makers identify and expedite manifest grants of DSP.

Act reference: SSAct section 94 Qualification for DSP

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.2.20 Manifest grants & rejections for DSP

Last reviewed: 2 January 2026

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