Benefits & Welfare

Working Tax Credit Appeal Allowed: Incorrect Self-Employment Criteria

Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal for Employment and Support Allowance

Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Export DLA Care Component

Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance

The Upper Tribunal confirmed the Secretary of State's decisions regarding the claimant's entitlement to the care component of disability living allowance and liability for overpayment under Regulation 1408/71, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision due to a legal error.

Upper Tribunal: UK Not Competent for Sickness Benefit Claim Made Abroad

In this case, the Upper Tribunal decided that the UK is not responsible for processing a sickness benefit claim from someone who is habitually resident in another EU country, even if they were once covered by UK social security. This decision was based on EU regulations and the claimant's current residence status.

Upper Tribunal Confirms Disability Living Allowance Eligibility

Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision: UK Not Competent for Carer's Allowance Claim

The Upper Tribunal decided that the UK was not the competent state for a carer's allowance claim made from abroad. The claimant, who was living in Cyprus, sought carer's allowance to care for a relative receiving an attendance allowance in the UK.

Upper Tribunal: Religious Education Qualifies for Child Tax Credits

Upper Tribunal Overturns School's Failure to Accommodate Disabled Child

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Personal Independence Payment Supersession

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child Support and Benefit Eligibility

Tax Credit Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Fails to Provide Sufficient Evidence

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding a denied tax credit claim. The claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove eligibility for tax credits, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on New State Pension Calculation

Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Terminate Care Component and Require Repayment of Benefits

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Procedural Errors

Successful Appeal: Claimant's Right to Reside Issue Set Aside

The Upper Tribunal overturned the lower court's decision because of mistakes in applying the Minimum Earnings Threshold and because the claimant was denied a fair hearing. The case was sent back for a new hearing.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Over Fair Hearing Violation

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Over Benefits Overpayment Error

Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over Blackouts in PIP Claim

Upper Tribunal Reverses PIP Decision Due to Procedural Errors