Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant's Appeal Allowed Due to Procedural Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Decision Due to Procedural Irregularity
Upper Tribunal Grants Claimant ESA Based on Right to Reside
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the claimant had the right to reside in the UK for the purpose of claiming ESA, based on her status as a worker under EU law.
UK Determined as Competent State for Carer's Allowance Claim
Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Daily Living Component of Personal Independence Payment
Appeal Allowed: Equality Act Time Limit Challenged
ESA Appeal Allowed: Trust Payments Distinguished
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding the claimant's entitlement to ESA. The court ruled that certain payments from a trust should be treated as income while others should not.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal Against Universal Credit Refusal
Upper Tribunal Confirms Claimant's Right to Reside for ESA
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Material Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Disablement Pension Claim
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Denial Due to Inadequate Response
Upper Tribunal Overturns Decision on Personal Independence Payments Due to Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision because it made a mistake in determining a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payments. The case was sent back for a new hearing.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Overpayment Decision in Jobseeker's Allowance Case
The Upper Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made an error of law in its overpayment decision and ordered the case to be reconsidered.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Benefits
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Right to Reside for Family Member
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the denial of Universal Credit to a claimant who argued that she had a right to reside as a family member of her daughter, who held both British and EEA nationalities. The First-tier Tribunal's decision was set aside due to an error in law.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside ESA Overpayment Decision Due to Errors
The Upper Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made mistakes in calculating overpayments of ESA. This led to the decision being overturned and sent back for reconsideration.