# CPPD Denial After “Grave” Case Tag — Denied in 4 Weeks, **URL:** \ **Category:** CPP Disability\ **Created:** [April 17, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985 "2025-04-17T01:00:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jhon1917](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jhon1917](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Jhon1917)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/1 "2025-04-17T01:00:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for guidance on a confusing situation. I applied for CPP Disability recently, and to my surprise, I received a denial just 4 weeks after applying. When I called Service Canada, they told me that my application had been marked as a “grave” case, which I understand is usually reserved for serious or urgent files. However, despite that classification, they still denied my application, stating that I do not meet the “severe and prolonged” criteria. The letter also mentioned that while I have limitations, they believe I should be able to do some type of work in the future. At the time of applying, I hadn’t even submitted a personal doctor’s letter — only documents submitted on my behalf by my LTD insurance provider including all my medical documents and most recent medical reports and my doctor reports to the insurance company. I plan to request a reconsideration and will include updated medical evidence, doctor letters, and other support documents. But I’m confused about how they can flag a file as “grave” and still deny it without a full review. My questions are: 1. Has anyone else had their case marked as “grave” and still received a fast denial? 2. What does “grave” actually mean to Service Canada? 3. Any tips for strengthening my reconsideration request? Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience or advice. ---
**Author:** ![Jhon1917](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jhon1917](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Jhon1917)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/3 "2025-04-17T02:23:03Z")
Autoimmune Encephalitis and Inflammatory Brain Disease ---
**Author:** ![Caro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Caro](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Caro)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/4 "2025-04-17T07:14:14Z")
Here’s what the government website says: A “grave condition” is a rapidly progressive medical condition. A list of grave conditions was developed based on extensive research by ESDC. These medical conditions have a high probability of meeting the CPP disability eligibility criteria. 1. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 2. Acute Myeloid Leukemia 3. Adrenocortical Cancer 4. Alzheimer’s Disease (early onset, less than age 60) 5. Amyloidosis 6. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 7. Anal Cancer 8. Appendiceal Cancer 9. Bladder Cancer (Metastatic, Stage IV) 10. Brain Cancer 11. Breast Cancer (Metastatic/recurrent) 12. Cervical Carcinoma 13. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 14. Chronic Liver Disease 15. Colorectal Cancer 16. Endometrial Cancer 17. Esophagus Cancer 18. Follicular Lymphoma 19. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) 20. Gallbladder Cancer 21. Huntington Disease 22. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) 23. Kidney Cancer 24. Liver Cancer 25. Lung Cancer 26. Malignant Melanoma 27. Malignant Tumours of Small Intestine 28. Multiple Myeloma 29. Muscular Dystrophy (Adult onset) 30. Ovarian Cancer 31. Pancreatic Cancer 32. Parkinson’s Disease 33. Post-inflammatory Pulmonary Fibrosis 34. Primary Cerebellar Degeneration 35. Progressive Polyneuropathy 36. Quadriplegia and Quadriparesis 37. Schizophrenia 38. Stomach Cancer 39. Thymus Cancer 40. Uterine Sarcoma 41. Vascular Dementia ---
**Author:** ![Jhon1917](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jhon1917](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Jhon1917)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/5 "2025-04-17T09:41:50Z")
Thanks for your reply, I know my symptoms is not in this list this is why I am asking how they marked my application as grave ---
**Author:** ![Buckets365](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/buckets365/32/592_2.png) [@Buckets365](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Buckets365)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/6 "2025-04-17T14:37:13Z")
I agree that seems odd. How long have you been in LTD? Did you apply at the request of your LTD insurer? ---
**Author:** ![Charjo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85e7bf/32.png) [@Charjo](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Charjo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/7 "2025-04-29T15:41:21Z")
I am grave (severe) but not prolonged. I ve been off work since 2020 for several orthopedic surgeries. I am on LTD and was denied reconsideration level. I am now moving to tribunal level. It s overwhelming especially my surgeries are on my hands. My knees were replaced. My spine is severe degeneration. I have no answer for you. I would apply for reconsideration and try to obtain additional information. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/cppd-denial-after-grave-case-tag-denied-in-4-weeks/4985/8 "2025-04-30T19:22:37Z")
There is a separate application form for “gave condition” applications for CPP disability. This is just a guess, but maybe you submitted that application form by mistake? * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please [click here](https://www.resolutelegal.ca/free-consultation/) to request a free consultation **or call toll free 1-877-917-7050 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.**