The Joint Advisory Appeals Board has examined an internal appeal lodged by a former staff member, against the decision notifying them of the amount of the indemnity for permanent deterioration of physical or mental health, in the context of an accident of occupational origin, received under Annex 3 of Administrative Circular No. 14 “Protection of members of the personnel against the financial consequences of illness, accident and incapacity for work”.

In application of Article R VI 1.18 of the Staff Regulations, and in agreement with the appellant, the final decision of the Director-General, dated 2 December 2022, and the report of the Board are being brought to the attention of the members of personnel.

These documents will be available from 3-21 April 2023.