Probe after 'unexplained' surge in people claiming disability allowance

You could apply for it but you wouldn't get it. Forced retirement by a private company is not a disability.
 
DA is the preferred payment over JA because of the extra Benefits attached.

Household Benefit (Free Electricity & TV Lic.)
Free Travel
Medical Card
Fuel Allowance
 
DA is the preferred payment over JA because of the extra Benefits attached.

Household Benefit (Free Electricity & TV Lic.)
Free Travel
Medical Card
Fuel Allowance

You do realise you need to meet the criteria of a disabled person before the DA is afforded to you?
 
You do realise you need to meet the criteria of a disabled person before the DA is afforded to you?
So we are back to the question of why there has been such a large increase.
It would be interesting to know how long people spend on DA and how long they spent on DA 10 years ago (and if there is a difference then why).