Benefits & Welfare

Upper Tribunal Upholds Correctness of Pension Calculation Method

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Appeal Due to Procedural Errors

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Housing Benefit Termination

Upper Tribunal Denies Local Authority's Late Appeal Application

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Mandatory Reconsideration of Housing Costs

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Barring Decision Due to Inadequate Reasons

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Legal Error

Appeal Against Inclusion on Barred List Dismissed by Upper Tribunal

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Errors in Law

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Legal Errors

The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision on Personal Independence Payment because the lower court speculated without evidence. The case highlights the importance of evidence-based decisions in tribunals.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Communication Difficulties

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the First-tier Tribunal did not properly address a claimant's communication difficulties, such as ADHD and dyslexia, during a telephone hearing.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Worker's Name on Barred Lists Due to Credible Evidence of Misconduct

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Fatigue Assessment

Upper Tribunal Quashes First-tier Decision on Criminal Injuries Compensation

Upper Tribunal Rules on Closed Period Supersession Decisions

The Upper Tribunal reviewed a case involving the legality of closed period supersession decisions related to benefits awards. The court determined that these decisions cannot be used to maintain an existing benefit award if the claimant does not meet the eligibility criteria at the time of the decision.

Upper Tribunal Rejects Injury Compensation Claim

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PTSD Classification Under Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the classification of a claimant's PTSD under the a person. The decision emphasised the need for a proper evaluation of the claimant's condition based on the level of work appropriate to their experience, qualifications, and skills at the time of onset of the illness, compared to their ability to work in less demanding jobs over time.

Upper Tribunal sets aside PIP decision due to error of law - [2025] UKUT 288 (AAC)

The Upper Tribunal allowed a claimant's appeal regarding eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Tribunal found that the decision-maker made a legal error by not considering the claimant's return to the UK before making the decision.

Upper Tribunal Allows HMRC's Appeal on Child Benefit Entitlement

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Eligibility Due to Procedural Irregularities