Benefits & Welfare

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Income Support Eligibility

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Child Support Decision Due to Error of Law

Upper Tribunal Allows Late Appeal Against EHC Plan Decision

Appeal Dismissed: Use of PIVATS for Assessing Special Educational Needs Not Discriminatory

Tribunal grants enhanced PIP rate for claimant with back injury in Bristol

The Upper Tribunal allowed a claimant's appeal against a decision regarding her Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits. The claimant argued that the initial assessment was incorrect, resulting in an unfair reduction of her benefits. The court agreed and ordered a reassessment by a different panel.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Challenging PIP Denial

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a decision denying a claimant Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The claimant suffers from social anxiety and selective mutism, making it difficult for him to engage with adults. The tribunal ruled that his inability to interact with adults satisfies the PIP descriptors.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Appeal Independently

Upper Tribunal Upholds Special Educational Needs Ruling

The Upper Tribunal confirmed that a local authority's decision to provide special educational needs through a Person Centred Plan instead of an EHC plan was correct, based on the specific circumstances of the case.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Placement Decision for Children with Special Needs

Parents appealed the placement of their children with special educational needs at a special school instead of a mainstream one. The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeals, affirming the First-tier Tribunal's decision based on the efficient education of other children and the efficient use of resources.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Universal Credit Child Element

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Old Child Support Scheme

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child Benefit Eligibility

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Legal Error in Pension Credit Case

The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision because of a legal mistake. They then made a new decision about state pension credit and Attendance Allowance, highlighting the need for accurate paperwork and compliance with regulations.

Appeal Dismissed: Incorrect Advice Not Considered Officer of DWP

Upper Tribunal Rejects Local Authority's Appeal on Costs

The Upper Tribunal dismissed a local authority's appeal for costs against a representative in a special educational needs case. The representative's amendments to the EHC plan were considered unsubstantive and without merit.

Tribunal allows appeal on ESA decision due to procedural error in Newcastle

Upper Tribunal Grants Support Component of ESA to Claimant

The Upper Tribunal granted the support component of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to the claimant, who suffers from a condition that severely restricts their ability to walk. The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to the support component because he cannot walk more than 50 meters without stopping.

Claimant Entitled to Housing Costs After Qualifying Period Ends

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Procedural Error

Claimant's Capital Assessment Upheld: Entitled to Benefits