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flag NZ mother denied disability benefit for son, later granted after media intervention.

flag A New Zealand mother was initially denied the Supported Living Payment for her son with complex, life-threatening health needs, including diabetes. flag Despite a doctor's detailed letter outlining the need for constant care, the Ministry of Social Development claimed the care didn't meet the necessary threshold. flag After media intervention, the ministry acknowledged the error, apologized, and granted the benefit, admitting the initial review failed to properly consider the medical evidence.

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