Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Appeal Allowed Despite Error of Law in Special Educational Needs Case
Upper Tribunal Denies Claimant Employment and Support Allowance Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Housing Benefit Reduction Due to Under-Occupation
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision Due to Error of Law
Tribunal Overturns PIP Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Personal Independence Payment Denial
Upper Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Injury Compensation Claim Due to Alcohol Consumption
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Lower Tribunal's Decision Due to Procedural Issues
ESA Claims and Overpayments Appeal Dismissed by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeals, confirming the First-tier Tribunal's decisions on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims and overpayments, finding no material errors of law.
Upper Tribunal Overturns First-tier Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Grants Permission for Judicial Review on Criminal Injuries Compensation
The Upper Tribunal granted permission for judicial review and overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision on a claimant's eligibility for criminal injuries compensation. The Tribunal determined that the First-tier Tribunal had incorrectly interpreted the eligibility criteria.
Upper Tribunal Rules Payments as Employment Income for Tax Credit Purposes
Appeal on ESA Eligibility Rejected by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the denial of ESA eligibility. The tribunal ruled that it did not breach natural justice by failing to put certain conclusions to the claimant.
Upper Tribunal Reverses Lower Court's Decision on Personal Independence Payment
The Upper Tribunal reversed a lower court's decision on a claimant's entitlement to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The claimant was awarded the standard rate of the daily living component but not the mobility component from 31 May 2016 to 14 January 2019.