| Canton: | VD |
| Case number: | 2012/464 |
| Instance: | Kantonsgericht |
| Department: | Sozialversicherungsgericht |
| Date: | 25.06.2014 |
| Force of law: | - |
| Summary: | A woman from Brazil who worked as a cleaning lady in Switzerland fell ill with severe depression. She applied for a disability pension, but this was initially rejected. The woman sued in court and won the case. The court ruled that the woman is no longer able to work due to her illness. She is therefore entitled to a disability pension. More detailed summary: The woman had been living in Switzerland since 2003 and worked as a cleaning lady. In 2006, she fell ill with severe depression. As a result, she was no longer able to do her job. The woman applied for a disability pension from the cantonal disability insurance. However, the latter rejected the application because it was of the opinion that the woman was still able to pursue a simple job. The woman appealed against the decision of the disability insurance company to the Federal Supreme Court. The Federal Supreme Court gave the Fr |
| Rule of Law: | Art. 100 LTF;Art. 44 LP;Art. 60 LP;Art. 8 LP;Art. 94 LP; |
| BGE reference:: | - |
| Comment: | - |
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