Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Joseph Rawson, aged 70, Packer at Ripley Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 23 Victoria Road, Ripley Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Hernia Further information: Accident in July 1950. Retired 3 years, in receipt of SHA but a renewal was turned down. Aged 70. 'I could not now do a Packer's work. Normal retiring age is 65 but present day requirements have no definite age laid down.' Medical Board stated 'the claimant was not fit for his regular occupation, the incapacity was not due to the relevant condition [...]man has retired age 70 and is fit for work compatible with that age'. 1956